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Volution Sustainability Profile

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Volution Group plc, commonly referred to as Volution, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of ventilation products and indoor air quality solutions. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Volution operates across Europe, with a strong presence in key markets such as the UK, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands. Founded in 2001, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product portfolio and market reach. Volution's core offerings include energy-efficient ventilation systems, heat recovery solutions, and air quality monitoring devices, all designed to enhance indoor environments while promoting sustainability. Renowned for its innovative approach, Volution stands out in the industry with its commitment to quality and performance. As a market leader, the company has received accolades for its contributions to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the ventilation sector.

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Volution's score of 73 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Volution's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Volution Group plc reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions amounting to approximately 662,043,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 2,120,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 657,605,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the UK specifically, emissions were recorded at 2,346,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,071,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 296,980,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Volution has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% and Scope 3 emissions by 58.8% by 2034, using FY2023 as the base year. Additionally, they aim for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Volution's commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reductions across all scopes. The company is currently on track to meet its two-year targets but faces challenges in achieving its five-year goals.

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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Volution's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Volution's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Volution'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 Volution is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Volution's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Volution's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and increased significantly since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
87%
Purchased Goods and Services
10%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Volution'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.

Volution has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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