Howden Joinery Ltd
Howden Joinery Ltd, commonly known as Howdens, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of kitchen and joinery products based in Great Britain. Established in 1995, the company has grown significantly, with its headquarters located in London and a strong operational presence across the UK and Europe. Specialising in the design and distribution of high-quality kitchens, joinery, and related products, Howdens is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company offers a unique trade-only model, ensuring that its products are exclusively available to professional builders and tradespeople, which sets it apart in the competitive home improvement market. With a robust market position, Howden Joinery has achieved notable milestones, including a substantial network of depots and a reputation for reliability and quality. Its dedication to sustainability and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the industry.
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Howden Joinery Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Although specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. The near-term targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Howden Joinery Ltd aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 30% in 2021 to 100% by 2027. For Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of indirect emissions, the company plans to reduce these by 25% by 2030, also from a 2021 baseline. Notably, Howden Joinery Ltd has committed that 25% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2027, and it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products from fossil fuels by 42% by 2030. Long-term, Howden Joinery Ltd targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the retailing sector. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Howden Joinery Group Plc, indicating a structured approach to climate accountability within the corporate family.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,487,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,578,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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