Better Health for All

DCC plc completed the sale of its healthcare division in September 2025

, shifting its focus to its energy business. DCC Energy, which accounted for 87% of the Group’s continuing operating profits in the year ended March 2025 , sells liquefied petroleum gas, heating oils, and transport fuels. These fossil fuel products have well-established negative health outcomes, leading to a significant negative net health effect from the company's principal goods and services. Consequently, 87% of the company's continuing operating profit is derived from products with established negative health impacts. The company's operations generate significant health-harming externalities, primarily pollution from its energy products. DCC has undertaken substantial remediation efforts, including reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45.6% against an FY19 baseline and Scope 3 emissions from DCC Energy by 8.7% since the 2019 baseline year . The biogenic content of energy sold by DCC Energy also increased from 5.7% to 6.7%. Additionally, DCC reported 2 spills requiring remediation and a rate of 3.7 spills per 10,000 deliveries . For mental health, several of DCC's businesses introduced Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in FY25 and marked events like World Mental Health Day , fostering an inclusive culture and supporting colleagues. As the company's core business activities do not substantially affect public mental health outcomes, these internal initiatives are noted as neutral in the context of 'Better Health for All'.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

DCC plc is an international sales, marketing, and support services group, operating in energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.

It is not a financial institution that lends, insures, moves, or stores money for consumers. Therefore, the KPIs related to financial products, lending, fees, and financial inclusion for underserved populations are not applicable to its core business model. While the company has general policies on fair dealings, competitive pricing, and internal diversity and inclusion, these do not directly address the specific metrics for financial services outlined in the rubric, such as APRs, loan books, or customer debt ratios. Evidence of general business reinvestment or internal employee training programs also does not align with the specific definitions for community finance reinvestment or customer financial literacy initiatives.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The company reported a Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) of 0.78 per 200,000 hours worked.

An employee fatality occurred in December 2024 due to a road traffic accident, which an investigation attributed to a third party. The CEO's total remuneration for the year ended 31 March 2025 was 67 times that of the average employee across the entire Group. The employee engagement survey achieved a 79% score. DCC Management Services Limited, a subsidiary, reported a mean hourly gender pay gap of 44.1% and a median hourly gender pay gap of 48.1% in favor of men for July 2024 to June 2025, primarily driven by male representation in senior roles. Executive Directors received a 4% salary increase for FY2025, while the general workforce is expected to receive 2-5% increases for FY2026. DCC employs 16,700 people across 21 countries. Health insurance is provided as a benefit for executive directors. Policies are in place for human rights, modern slavery, and whistleblowing, with a commitment that employee pay will not be lower than local law or industry standards.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Strategic suppliers, representing 91.3% of DCC's expenditure, commit to ethical practices aligned with the company's values.

The Supplier Code of Practice, which includes mandatory modern slavery exclusion criteria, is tied into contractual agreements for requests for proposals over £1 million and embedded in ESG terms for contracts over £1 million from FY25/26. DCC reported no breaches of human rights, including slavery, forced and compulsory labour, or child labour, in its operations or supply chains during the last financial year. The company maintains a supplier code of conduct and conducts proactive risk assessments.

Honest & Fair Business

DCC plc scored 63% in a Transparency International Ireland study on transparency and corruption-related risks.

The company has a comprehensive whistleblowing policy, including a 24/7 anonymous multi-language third-party hotline, strict non-retaliation policies, and the Audit Committee monitors reports and actions, concluding effectiveness. 80% of the Board members are independent non-executive directors. DCC has a comprehensive Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy with zero-tolerance, accessible to all employees during induction, includes training for over 3,000 employees, and mandates risk-assessed procedures for gifts, hospitality, sponsorships, and conflicts of interest. No incidents of bribery or corruption or public legal cases regarding corruption were reported.

Kind to Animals

The provided articles indicate that DCC plc's sustainability efforts primarily focus on reducing carbon emissions and energy intensity, reporting a 9.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 5.1% decrease in Scope 3 emissions compared to the previous year.

These efforts are noted to indirectly benefit wildlife by mitigating habitat destruction and climate change effects. However, the company's 2023 Sustainability Report, Code of Conduct, and Human Rights Policy lack explicit information on animal welfare practices, animal testing, humane sourcing of animal-derived materials, or specific wildlife conservation initiatives with measurable biodiversity impacts. There is no mention of cruelty-free certifications, alternative testing methods, humane certifications for operations, or ethical input substitution.

No War, No Weapons

DCC plc does not have any involvement in military contracts, arms manufacturing, or related activities, with core operations focused on energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Consequently, there are no defense assets to divest, no defense business for the board to oversee, and no exposure to controversial weapons. The company does not participate in peace initiatives or conflict resolution programs, nor does it invest in peace technology. DCC requires following internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with sanctions and trade controls. The company observes and has a specific commitment in its Human Rights Policy to internationally-recognized human rights standards, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. DCC also has a Supply Chain Integrity Policy and Supplier Code of Practice emphasizing human rights and minimum labor standards. Procurement from countries with a vulnerability rating score of more than 50 on the Global Slavery Index is less than 5% for DCC Technology, less than 4% for DCC Healthcare, and less than 1% for DCC Energy, with controls in place.

Planet-Friendly Business

DCC's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions are 37.965 million tCO2e annually.

The company has a net-zero target for 2050 or sooner, with interim reduction targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030, but these targets are not explicitly stated as SBTi-validated. 60% of its overall operational energy consumption is sourced from renewables. Less than 1% of its capital expenditure aligns with the EU Sustainable Taxonomy. DCC recorded one environmental compliance violation, resulting in a €60,000 fine. Climate reporting aligns with TCFD recommendations, with a reference table provided and scenario analysis included. Advanced climate scenario analysis is conducted, covering 1.5°C, 4°C, and IEA net zero pathways, including quantification of potential financial impacts and physical risk assessment for 100 sites. Disclosure of climate-affected assets includes a quantitative financial impact of approximately 1% of total Group property, plant, and equipment by 2050. Water use is considered not material to its operations.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

DCC plc has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.

The company considers FPIC processes not applicable to its operations. While grievance mechanisms are available for employees and customers, there is no explicit evidence of formal grievance mechanisms specifically for community concerns across a percentage of operational sites.

Safe & Smart Tech

No leaks, thefts, or losses of customer data were identified following cyber-attacks in the financial years ending March 2024 and March 2025.

DCC controls its AI models and can set the ethical framework they operate within, emphasizing responsible AI deployment and recognizing challenges including ethical considerations. 47.77% (7,979 out of 16,700) of employees completed online compliance training in the financial year to March 2024. No substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy were received in the financial year to March 2024. The company has a dedicated Information Governance and Data Protection function and implements managed access to systems based on business need and least privilege. For the smart meter network, only the supplier or third parties with explicit consumer permission can access energy usage data, and personal information such as name, address, and bank details are not stored on the smart meter. DCC has a dedicated Information Governance and Data Protection function responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws, including EU data protection rules and PCI DSS requirements where applicable.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

DCC maintains a recycling rate of 60%.

The company uses 95% recycled paper. It has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including recycling 20 tons of aluminum plates annually, using vegetable-based inks in reusable barrels, and utilizing alcohol-free blanket wash, reusable rags, and reusable skids. These efforts have contributed to a 25% reduction in landfill waste since 2019 and prevented 15,000 plastic water bottles from landfill. However, the company reported two spills requiring remediation, with a spill rate of 3.7 spills per 10,000 deliveries, incurring remediation costs of £171,500.