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, comprising 31,250,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,841,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 38.6% reduction in absolute market-based greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 compared to a 2021 baseline. For the previous year, 2023, Grafton reported total emissions of about 37,934,500 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 32,847,800 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 5,086,700 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 2,535,912,700 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Grafton has set ambitious targets to further reduce its emissions. The company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, it has committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Near-term targets include a 48.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products covering sold fossil fuels. Grafton Group plc is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure they are consistent with the reductions required to limit 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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