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Grafton Group plc, commonly referred to as Grafton, is a leading player in the wholesale trade and commission trade services sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles. Headquartered in Ireland (IE), Grafton operates extensively across the UK and Ireland, providing a diverse range of building materials and DIY products. Founded in 1902, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market presence.
Grafton’s core offerings include timber, plumbing, and heating supplies, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. The company has established a strong market position, recognised for its innovative solutions and extensive distribution network. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Grafton continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for builders and contractors alike.
+51 vs industry average
Grafton’s score of 78 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wholesale Trade has below-average carbon intensity
The Wholesale Trade industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Grafton (IE), a company in the wholesale and commission trade services industry, has reported its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for various years.
In 2024, Grafton reported approximately 32,427,800 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 2,432,900 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 3,953,169,100 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This includes approximately 2,677,118,600 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,083,806,400 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services within its Scope 3 emissions.
For 2023, Grafton's Scope 3 emissions were approximately 4,051,012,000 kg CO2e, with around 2,316,163,300 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,363,987,600 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. No Scope 1 or 2 data was disclosed for 2023.
In 2022, Grafton reported approximately 38,328,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 5,816,800 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were approximately 2,613,773,300 kg CO2e, including around 1,231,972,600 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,121,718,700 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
In 2021, the company reported approximately 40,718,900 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 13,182,100 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2,939,708,300 kg CO2e, with around 1,536,871,700 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,158,532,100 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
Looking back to 2020, Grafton's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 31,749,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 11,069,000 kg CO2e. No Scope 3 data was reported for this year.
Grafton has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 48.5% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Furthermore, Grafton aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products covering sold fossil fuels by 42% and all other absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2021 base year, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same period.
The company achieved a 3% absolute reduction in tCO2e in 2022 and exceeded its target of a 2% tCO2e emissions reduction for Scope 1 and 2 relative to revenue, achieving an 11% reduction. More recently, Grafton reported a 38.6% reduction in absolute market-based Greenhouse Gas emissions in 2024 compared to the 2021 base year for Scope 1 and 2.
2050
Grafton Group pcl commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas e…
Grafton Group pcl commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
2030
48.5% reduction in Scope 2
Grafton Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 48.5% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Grafton Group plc also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.
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