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Genuit

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Genuit Group, commonly referred to as Genuit, is a leading player in the sustainable building products industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a key innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced water management and climate control solutions, primarily through its Polypipe brand. With a strong presence across the UK and Europe, Genuit focuses on delivering high-quality products that enhance environmental performance and energy efficiency. Their core offerings include drainage systems, underfloor heating, and ventilation solutions, all distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Recognised for its market leadership, Genuit has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Genuit's score of 70 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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Genuit's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Genuit Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e in the UK, comprising 13,856,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,679,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,413,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects their commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing climate change. Genuit has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. By 2025, the company aims to achieve a 66% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions without relying on offsets. Furthermore, they have committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2027, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment to ensure that 83% of their suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027. Looking further ahead, Genuit has pledged to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a significant long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from the 2021 baseline. This comprehensive approach underscores Genuit's dedication to sustainable practices and its role in combating climate change within the building products sector.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
17,237,000
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Scope 2
24,993,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Genuit's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Genuit is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Genuit is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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