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National Windscreens Sustainability Profile

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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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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

National Windscreens's score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

74%

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National Windscreens's reported carbon emissions

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, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 16,451,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as capital goods (542,000 kg CO2e), business travel (110,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (1,101,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (1,004,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (189,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company reported total emissions of 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 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 encompasses all scopes of emissions. The company is actively working towards this goal, having been a member of the BA1.5 initiative since June 2022, which supports businesses in aligning their emissions reduction targets with climate science. Overall, National Windscreens is making strides in reducing its carbon footprint while committing to long-term sustainability goals, reflecting a proactive approach to climate change within the automotive sector.

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20222023
Scope 1
4,666,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
542,000
000,000
Scope 3
19,015,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is National Windscreens's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National Windscreens's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

National Windscreens's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Employee Commuting
7%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Capital Goods
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Business Travel
<1%

National Windscreens'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.

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.

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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