Grafton
Grafton Group plc, commonly referred to as Grafton, is a leading UK-based distributor of building materials and DIY products. Headquartered in Ireland, the company operates extensively across the UK and Ireland, serving a diverse range of customers in the construction and home improvement sectors. Founded in 1902, Grafton has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market presence. The company offers a wide array of core products and services, including timber, plumbing, and heating supplies, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. Grafton is recognised for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top distributors in the industry. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Grafton continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its customers, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the building materials sector.
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Grafton's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Grafton Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,092,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. This includes about 31,250,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (11,300,300 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (4,782,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 1,841,500 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing approximately 1,237,800 kg CO2e. In 2023, Grafton’s total emissions were approximately 44,968,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 32,847,800 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 12,532,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company achieved a significant reduction in emissions, exceeding its target of a 2% reduction by achieving an 11% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to revenue in 2022. Grafton has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.5% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 61,205,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 87,348,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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