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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.
51
DitchCarbon score
+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.
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Industry Intensity
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sig's reported carbon emissions
As a construction work company based in GB, Sig reported its latest emissions data for 2025. The company's total emissions for 2025 were 42,788,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 37,453,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,088,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 3,806,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the previous year, 2024, Sig's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 37,827,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were 1,250,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 5,068,000 kg CO2e.
Sig has a net-zero commitment for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a long-term target timeframe between 2023 and 2035. This commitment is detailed in their 2023 Sustainability Report and is acknowledged to be reliant on technological advancements and infrastructure support, particularly for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).
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Sig’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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