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Howdens Joinery

Howdens Joinery, a leading manufacturer and supplier of kitchen and joinery products, is headquartered in GB. Established in 1995, the company has grown significantly, becoming a prominent player in the UK’s home improvement sector. With a strong operational presence across England, Scotland, and Wales, Howdens is renowned for its high-quality, bespoke kitchen designs and joinery solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fitted kitchens, cabinetry, and flooring, all distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. Howdens Joinery is committed to providing trade professionals with reliable products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. As a market leader, Howdens has achieved notable milestones, including a robust network of depots and a reputation for quality that sets it apart in the competitive joinery industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Howdens Joinery'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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

9

Industry Benchmark

Howdens Joinery's score of 34 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Howdens Joinery's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Howdens Joinery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 138,820,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 39,528,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 40,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 937,098,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of indirect emissions throughout the value chain. Over the years, Howdens has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 138,950,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounting to approximately 31,895,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Howdens' emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, although further commitments to reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile. The company operates within the joinery industry, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

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Scope 1
29,487,000
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Scope 2
29,578,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howdens Joinery's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Howdens Joinery is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Howdens Joinery is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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