Kingspan
Kingspan Group plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. Founded in 1965, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on sustainable construction practices. Kingspan is renowned for its innovative products, including insulated panels, structural insulation, and energy-efficient building systems, which are designed to enhance energy performance and reduce carbon footprints. With a commitment to sustainability, Kingspan has achieved significant milestones, such as being a pioneer in the development of environmentally friendly insulation materials. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to energy efficiency and building performance. Kingspan's dedication to quality and innovation continues to set it apart in the construction industry, making it a trusted partner for architects, builders, and developers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kingspan's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kingspan's score of 60 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kingspan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kingspan Group, headquartered in Ireland (IE), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,131,329,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 82,865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 82,865,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Kingspan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. The company also targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. As part of its Planet Passionate initiative, Kingspan is committed to achieving net-zero carbon manufacturing by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that Kingspan's goals are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action in the building products sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 870,482,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 78,741,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kingspan is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
