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Glass Products
GB
updated 9 months ago

Pilkington Group Limited Sustainability Profile

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Pilkington Group Limited, a prominent name in the glass manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1826, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of glass and glazing solutions, serving various sectors including construction, automotive, and solar energy. With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, Pilkington is renowned for its innovative products such as energy-efficient glass and advanced glazing systems. The company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering float glass technology, which revolutionised the industry. Pilkington's commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier, earning accolades for its contributions to energy conservation and architectural design. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, Pilkington Group Limited continues to shape the future of glass manufacturing.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Glass 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Pilkington Group Limited's score of 54 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pilkington Group Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited

Pilkington Group Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited, which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments down to Pilkington. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges directly attributed to Pilkington Group Limited. However, the overarching climate initiatives and targets from Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited may influence Pilkington's sustainability strategies. Given the absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is essential to monitor future disclosures from both Pilkington and its parent company to understand their contributions to carbon reduction and climate commitments within the glass manufacturing industry.

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Scope 1
3,716,429,000
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Scope 2
1,097,315,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Pilkington Group Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pilkington Group Limited's primary industry is Glass Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Pilkington Group Limited's Location?

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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. This request for Pilkington Group Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Pilkington Group Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pilkington Group Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 23% last year and decreased by approximately 28% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 40% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Processing of Sold Products
25%
Investments
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Capital Goods
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Pilkington Group Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Pilkington Group Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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