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Howdens Joinery
Furniture ManufacturingUnited KingdomLSE: HWDN.L
Last verified 2 months agohowdenjoinerygroupplc.com
Howdens Joinery, a leading name in the furniture and manufactured goods sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1995, the company has grown to become a prominent supplier of kitchen and joinery products, serving both trade professionals and homeowners across the UK and beyond.
Specialising in high-quality, ready-to-assemble kitchen units and bespoke joinery solutions, Howdens stands out for its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company operates a vast network of depots, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its clients.
With a strong market position, Howdens Joinery has achieved significant milestones, including a robust reputation for reliability and quality. Its focus on sustainable practices and local sourcing further enhances its appeal in the competitive furniture industry.
80
DitchCarbon score
+57 vs industry average
Howdens Joinery’s score of 80 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Furniture Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.369
20182025
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Howdens Joinery's reported carbon emissions
Howdens Joinery, a UK-based company in the furniture and other manufactured goods sector, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of about 843.8 million kg CO2e in 2025. This figure is based on Scope 1 emissions of 36.69 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 1.343 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 805.917 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 819.5 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 37.478 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 1.205 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 782.059 million kg CO2e. In 2023, Howdens Joinery's total emissions were around 881.241 million kg CO2e. Its Scope 1 emissions were 39.528 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 1.266 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 881.241 million kg CO2e.
Howdens Joinery has set several climate commitments. The company aims for a 90% reduction in all emissions by 2050, including growth, against a 2021 baseline. They are also working towards a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they target a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, against a 2023 baseline. For their distribution fleet, there is a target to achieve a 15% reduction in CO2 Kg/Km emissions by 2026, from a 2021 baseline of 0.721 CO2 Kg/Km. The company's SBTi Net Zero targets were approved in January 2024.
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Howdens Joinery’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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