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Howdens Joinery

Howdens Joinery, a leading manufacturer and supplier of kitchen and joinery products, is headquartered in GB. Established in 1995, the company has grown significantly, becoming a prominent player in the UK’s home improvement sector. With a strong operational presence across England, Scotland, and Wales, Howdens is renowned for its high-quality, bespoke kitchen designs and joinery solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fitted kitchens, cabinetry, and flooring, all distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs. Howdens Joinery is committed to providing trade professionals with reliable products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. As a market leader, Howdens has achieved notable milestones, including a robust network of depots and a reputation for quality that sets it apart in the competitive joinery industry.

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84

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Howdens Joinery's score of 84 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Howdens Joinery's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Howdens Joinery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37478000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1205000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 762068000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Howdens is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in all emissions by 2050, including growth. Specific initiatives include increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 30% in 2021 to 100% by 2027 and reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. Howdens has also introduced new CO2 emission targets for its distribution fleet, aiming for a 15% reduction by 2026 against a 2021 baseline. The company is on track to meet its near-term goals, including reducing Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Overall, Howdens Joinery's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to address climate change and reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the coming decades.

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Scope 1
30,599,000
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Scope 2
28,148,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Howdens Joinery is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Howdens Joinery is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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