National Windscreens, a leading provider in the automotive glass repair and replacement industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1979, the company has grown to serve a wide range of operational regions across the UK, offering exceptional services to both individual and commercial clients. Specialising in windscreen repair and replacement, National Windscreens is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Their unique mobile service ensures convenience, allowing technicians to reach customers at their preferred locations. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust network of branches and partnerships with major insurance providers. National Windscreens continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in automotive glass solutions.
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In 2023, National Windscreens reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,810,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,937,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 287,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 16,451,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions in the value chain, including categories such as capital goods (542,000 kg CO2e), business travel (110,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (1,101,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, National Windscreens' total emissions were approximately 24,223,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,666,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 443,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 19,015,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions of about 3,413,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. National Windscreens has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and covers all scopes of emissions. The company is actively working towards this goal, having established a baseline year of 2023 for their emissions reduction efforts. All emissions data is sourced directly from National Windscreens (Replacements) Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,666,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 542,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,015,000 | 00,000,000 |
National Windscreens's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 13% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 79% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 7% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
National Windscreens 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.


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