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Genuit

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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65

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 65 is higher than 99% 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 17,426,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 19,712,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 13,893,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,093,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 290,013,000 kg CO2e. Genuit has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2027 from a 2021 baseline. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. Additionally, Genuit is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 94% in 2021 to 100% by 2027 and aims for 83% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect Genuit's commitment to sustainability and its role in addressing climate change within the building products sector.

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17,237,000
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Scope 2
24,993,000
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Scope 3
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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.

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. 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
Reduction Actions

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