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Furniture Manufacturing
GB
updated 20 days ago

Howdens Joinery Sustainability Profile

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Howdens Joinery, a leading manufacturer and supplier of kitchen and joinery products, is headquartered in GB. Established in 1995, the company has grown significantly, becoming a prominent player in the UK’s home improvement sector. With a strong operational presence across England, Scotland, and Wales, Howdens is renowned for its high-quality, bespoke kitchen designs and joinery solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fitted kitchens, cabinetry, and flooring, all distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. Howdens Joinery is committed to providing trade professionals with reliable products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. As a market leader, Howdens has achieved notable milestones, including a robust network of depots and a reputation for quality that sets it apart in the competitive joinery industry.

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89

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Howdens Joinery's score of 89 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Howdens Joinery's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Howdens Joinery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 762,068,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 37,478,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,205,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 762,068,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 881,241,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 39,528,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,266,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 881,241,000 kg CO2e. Howdens has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in all emissions by 2050, including growth. This target is part of their long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes. Additionally, they have committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, they aim for a 25% reduction by 2030, with specific targets for various categories, including a 42% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which approved Howdens' net-zero targets in January 2024. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 30% in 2021 to 100% by 2027, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices within its operations.

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Scope 1
29,487,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
29,578,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Howdens Joinery's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Howdens Joinery's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Howdens Joinery's Location?

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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 Howdens Joinery is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Howdens Joinery's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Howdens Joinery's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 14% last year and decreased by approximately 19% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
50%
Use of Sold Products
30%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
4%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Capital Goods
1%
Business Travel
<1%

Howdens Joinery's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Howdens Joinery has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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