Howdens Joinery
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.
+58 vs industry average
Howdens Joinery’s score of 84 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Howdens Joinery?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Furniture Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Howdens Joinery's reported carbon emissions
Howdens Joinery's most recent reported total carbon emissions for 2025 were approximately 877.8 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 1.3 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 805.9 million kg CO2e. For 2024, the company reported total emissions of approximately 857.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 37.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1.2 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 782.1 million kg CO2e. In 2023, Howdens Joinery reported total emissions of approximately 922.0 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of around 39.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 881.2 million kg CO2e. Howdens Joinery has established several climate commitments: * A long-term goal for Net Zero, aiming for a 90% reduction in all emissions by 2050 against a 2021 baseline. * A near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. * A near-term target for a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. * Previously, there was an aim to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. * A commitment to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. * A target for 25% of suppliers (by spend) to set science-based targets by 2027. * New emission targets for their distribution fleet were introduced in 2022, aiming for a 15% reduction in CO2 Kg/km by 2026, against a 2021 baseline of 0.721 CO2 Kg/Km. The company's sustainability reporting indicates that the emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Howdens Joinery’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
The Committee is mindful of 2030 targets which include the reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42%.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
See all 10 climate goals
Already have an account? Sign in now
Scope 3 top emissions categories
9 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisations
Howdens Joinery
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howdens Joinery’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project