Howdens Joinery
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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Howdens Joinery's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Howdens Joinery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 762,068,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the entirety of their reported emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 37,478,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,205,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in all emissions by 2050, including growth. In the near term, Howdens targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 and aim for 25% of their suppliers to set science-based targets by 2027. Howdens is also focused on improving their distribution fleet's efficiency, with a target of a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions per kilometre by 2026, against a 2021 baseline. Their commitment to sustainability includes increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 30% in 2021 to 100% by 2027. Overall, Howdens Joinery is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a clear pathway to achieving net-zero emissions across their value chain by 2050.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 30,599,000 | 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 | 28,148,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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