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 building materials industry. With a strong operational presence across England, Scotland, and Wales, Howdens is renowned for its high-quality, ready-to-assemble kitchens and bespoke joinery solutions. The company’s unique selling proposition lies in its commitment to providing trade professionals with exceptional products at competitive prices, supported by a robust supply chain. Notable achievements include a substantial market share in the kitchen sector and a reputation for innovation in design and functionality. Howdens Joinery continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for builders and homeowners alike.
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Howdens Joinery's score of 39 is higher than 68% 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 39528000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 40794000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 937098000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services, and the use of sold products. Over the years, Howdens has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 45659000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 11585000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2021 reached around 53118000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Howdens has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. The company continues to monitor its emissions and aims to improve its carbon intensity ratios, which are reported as 0.023 tCO2e per £m for gross, location-based emissions in 2023. Overall, Howdens Joinery's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate impact, although further commitments and reduction strategies may enhance its sustainability profile.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,487,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 29,578,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Howdens Joinery is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
