April 2026 Dunelm Sustainability Report Review

April 9, 2024

About Dunelm

United Kingdom

Dunelm Sustainability Rating is 3.8

This means Dunelm are below average compared to other companies in the Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors.

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Dunelm Sustainability Rating Breakdown:

Dunelm Overall Sustainability Rating is 3.8 out of 5.0

Dunelm Environmental Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0

Dunelm has an environmental rating score of 3.5, focusing in the following areas:

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (4.4): This score measures the emissions of greenhouse gases produced by Dunelm and their efforts to reduce these emissions. A score of 4.4 indicates a reasonable effort is being put toward reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
Materials Sourcing (8.3): Reflecting the sustainability and ethical considerations in sourcing materials for their products, a score of 8.3 suggests an excellent effort in responsible sourcing of materials.
Waste Hazards and Management (7.9): A score of 7.9 assesses how Dunelm handles waste and hazardous materials. This indicates a strong waste management strategies and minimization of hazardous waste are in practice.
Water Management (7.5): This score evaluates water usage and conservation efforts. A score of 7.5 suggests Dunelm makes a strong effort in water management.

Dunelm Social Rating is 3.7 out of 5.0

Dunelm has an overall social score of 3.7, which can be broken down into various components, reflecting the company's performance in relation to social challenges:

Diversity and Inclusion (7.3): This category indicates a strong commitment level of Dunelm to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and culture.
Health and Safety (7.5): The health and safety score reflects a strong robustness of the measures in place at Dunelm to protect the well-being of its employees and customers.
Supplier Engagement (7.6): This score assesses how Dunelm engages with its suppliers on social issues. A score of 7.6 suggests a strong level of engagement and collaboration with suppliers in managing social risks.

Dunelm Governance Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0

Dunelm has an overall governance score of 4.0, which encompasses various aspects of its corporate governance practices and structures:

Business Resilience and Sustainability (8.2): This score reflects the capacity of Dunelm to sustain its operations over the long term and adapt to business challenges. 8.2 suggests an excellent strategies for resilience and sustainability in the business model of Dunelm.
Corporate Compliance Behaviours (6.8): This score assesses adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies. 6.8 shows a strong Dunelm Corporate Compliance Behaviours.
Board Accountability (7.5): This strong score measures the accountability shown by the board of directors at Dunelm relating to responsible governance, oversight of operations, and commitment to stakeholder interests.
Business Ethics (8.8): This score evaluates ethical conduct in business operations. A score of 8.8 indicates a great standard of ethics.
Business Transparency (8.8): This indicates the level of transparency in the business operations and disclosures of Dunelm, suggesting a great communication with stakeholders and clear reporting of activities and financial information.

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