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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 this figure. Within Scope 1, emissions were about 37,478,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,205,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in all emissions by 2050, including growth, as part of its long-term net-zero strategy. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Howdens plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, with specific targets for various categories such as purchased goods and services, and the use of sold products. Howdens has also introduced near-term targets, including a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions per kilometre for its distribution fleet by 2026, against a 2021 baseline. The company is actively working towards increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 30% in 2021 to 100% by 2027. These commitments reflect Howdens Joinery's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the retail sector.
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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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