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Furniture Manufacturing
GB
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Billington Holdings Sustainability Profile

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Billington Holdings PLC, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the structural steel and construction industry. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a leader in the design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures, serving key markets across the UK and internationally. With a diverse portfolio that includes major projects in sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, and industrial construction, Billington Holdings is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core services encompass steelwork solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of clients, setting them apart in a competitive landscape. Recognised for its robust market position, Billington Holdings has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in engineering and safety. Their dedication to sustainable practices further enhances their reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

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35

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Billington Holdings's score of 35 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Billington Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Billington Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 900,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 291,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 590,000 kg CO2e, with purchased electricity accounting for 210,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 19,000 kg CO2e, mainly from business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, Billington Holdings' total emissions were approximately 748,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 206,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 521,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 21,000 kg CO2e. The 2021 data shows total emissions of approximately 1,353,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 776,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 539,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 38,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the total emissions were approximately 1,259,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 633,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 609,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 17,000 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions figures, Billington Holdings has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has not disclosed any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges. The absence of such commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing their climate strategies. Overall, Billington Holdings is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, but further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile.

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539,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Billington Holdings's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Billington Holdings's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Billington Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Billington Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and decreased by approximately 50% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 2% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

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2023
Business Travel
100%

Billington Holdings'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.

Billington Holdings 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
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