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SIG plc, commonly known as SIG, is a leading European distributor of specialist building products, providing crucial materials for diverse construction work. Headquartered in Sheffield, GB, the company boasts an extensive operational footprint across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.
Established in 1957 as Sheffield Insulations Limited, SIG has since evolved into a key supplier, celebrated for its comprehensive technical expertise. The company offers an expansive range of core products, including insulation, roofing, interior fit-out, and exterior building solutions, all distributed through a vast branch network. This extensive offering and efficient supply chain solidify SIG's position as a trusted partner delivering high-quality, specialist solutions to the construction industry.
+27 vs industry average
Sig’s score of 51 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sig, a UK-based company in the Construction work industry, has reported its carbon emissions and set climate commitments.
In 2025, Sig's total reported emissions were approximately 42.9 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 37.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 1.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 3.8 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 were upstream transportation and distribution (3.4 million kg CO2e) and business travel (195,000 kg CO2e). Data for Scope 3 purchased goods and services was not disclosed for this year.
For 2024, Sig reported total emissions of approximately 42.9 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 37.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 5.1 million kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, upstream transportation and distribution accounted for approximately 4.7 million kg CO2e and business travel for about 208,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 purchased goods and services data was not disclosed.
In 2023, Sig's total emissions were approximately 42.0 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 40.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 4.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 5.6 million kg CO2e. Notable Scope 3 categories were purchased goods and services (approximately 5.2 million kg CO2e) and business travel (about 285,000 kg CO2e). Upstream transportation and distribution data for Scope 3 was not disclosed.
The company has set long-term net-zero commitments for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming to achieve these between 2023 and 2035. These commitments are acknowledged to be reliant on technological advancements and infrastructure support, particularly for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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