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 trusted name in the industry, particularly in the UK and Europe. Howdens is renowned for its extensive range of high-quality kitchens, joinery, and related products, catering primarily to trade professionals. What sets Howdens apart is its commitment to providing bespoke solutions, with a focus on customer service and product innovation. The company operates a network of depots across the UK, ensuring accessibility and convenience for its clients. With a strong market position, Howdens has achieved notable milestones, including a reputation for reliability and quality that has made it a preferred choice among builders and contractors.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Howdens Joinery's score of 41 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Howdens Joinery's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Howdens Joinery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 138,820,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 39,528,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,725,000 kg CO2e. The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached around 937,098,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the importance of addressing emissions throughout the entire value chain. Howdens Joinery has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Howdens plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 30% in 2021 to 100% by 2027. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims for a 25% reduction by 2030, with a specific target of reducing emissions from the use of sold products from fossil fuels by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Howdens is committed to a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, further reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 2 | 28,148,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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