Kingspan
Kingspan Group plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. Founded in 1965, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on sustainable construction practices. Kingspan is renowned for its innovative products, including insulated panels, structural insulated systems, and energy-efficient building materials. Their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency sets them apart in the construction industry. With a reputation for excellence, Kingspan has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and sustainability. As a key player in the insulation market, Kingspan continues to drive advancements in energy performance and environmental responsibility, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the building sector.
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.
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Kingspan's score of 48 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kingspan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kingspan Group, headquartered in Ireland (IE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,131,329,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 147,637,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 31,045,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 6,952,647,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Kingspan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In 2020, Kingspan's total emissions were approximately 8,249,442,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in the coming years. The company is actively working towards these goals, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and climate action within the building products sector.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 437,072,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 78,741,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,024,833,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kingspan is committed to some 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.
