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Kingspan

Kingspan Group plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading global manufacturer in the building materials industry, specialising in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. Founded in 1965, Kingspan has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, with a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The company’s core offerings include insulated panels, rigid insulation boards, and sustainable building systems, all designed to enhance energy performance and reduce carbon footprints. Kingspan is renowned for its innovative approach, exemplified by its pioneering use of advanced materials and technologies. With a robust market position, Kingspan has received numerous accolades for its contributions to sustainable construction, making it a trusted partner for architects, contractors, and developers worldwide. The company continues to lead the way in creating environmentally responsible building solutions that meet the demands of modern construction.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kingspan's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Clay Construction Products 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Kingspan's score of 21 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kingspan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kingspan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,706,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 7,891,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, reflecting a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. This marks a decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 10,874,920 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 8,549,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these reductions, Kingspan has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices within the construction industry, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and reduce overall emissions. With headquarters in Ireland (IE), Kingspan is actively working towards a more sustainable future, although further details on their long-term climate commitments remain unspecified.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kingspan's primary industry is Bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Kingspan is headquartered in IE, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Kingspan 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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