Howdens Joinery

Howdens Joinery, a company in the Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36) industry based in GB, is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint.

Carbon Emissions Data:

• 2025: Total emissions were approximately 877,000,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 36,690,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1,343,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 805,917,000 kg CO2e.
• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 819,537,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 37,478,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 1,205,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 782,059,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: Total emissions were approximately 881,241,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 39,528,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of approximately 1,266,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 881,241,000 kg CO2e. (Note: The provided data indicates Scope 3 total being equal to overall total, which may be an anomaly.)
• 2022: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 43,157,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) were about 5,193,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2021: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 45,659,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) were about 7,460,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2020: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 39,057,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) were about 11,967,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2019: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 32,016,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 18,517,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2018: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 31,053,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 21,130,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2017: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 30,861,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 25,989,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2016: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 30,599,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 28,148,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2015: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 29,487,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 29,578,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• For the years 2014 through 2020, Scope 3 emissions were not consistently reported.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Howdens Joinery has set several ambitious climate targets:

• Net Zero Goal: The company aims for a 90% reduction in all emissions by 2050 against a 2021 baseline.
• Near-Term Targets (by 2030):
  • A 42% reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from a 2021 baseline.
  • A 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2023 baseline.
• Specific Scope Targets:
  • A 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
  • A 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
  • Near zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions are targeted by the middle of the current decade (around 2025).
• Fleet Emissions: A 15% reduction in CO2 KG/km emissions for their distribution fleet by 2026, compared to a 2021 baseline of 0.721 CO2 Kg/Km.
• Supplier Engagement: A target for 25% of suppliers (by spend) to set science-based targets by 2027.

The company has also seen its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net Zero targets approved in January 2024. Their disclosures indicate that some targets are on track for near-term and long-term goals.