Kingspan Group plc is a leading Irish-based building materials company specializing in advanced high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. Headquartered in Kingscourt, Ireland, it op... Kingspan Group plc is a leading Irish-based building materials company specializing in advanced high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. Headquartered in Kingscourt, Ireland, it operates across six key divisions: Insulated Panels, Insulation, Light & Air, Water & Energy, Data & Flooring, and Roof & Waterproofing, manufacturing products like rigid insulation boards, architectural facades, daylighting systems, and roofing materials. Founded in 1965 by Eugene Murtagh, the company has expanded globally through strategic acquisitions, now trading in over 80 countries with more than 273 manufacturing sites and employing around 25,401 people as of late 2024. Kingspan Group plc drives innovation via facilities like the IKON global innovation centre and commits to sustainability through its Planet Passionate program, targeting a 90% carbon emissions reduction by 2030, net zero energy manufacturing, and upcycling initiatives. Its products support energy-efficient construction worldwide, contributing to decarbonization efforts in buildings, which account for 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With a focus on net-zero emissions built environments, Kingspan plays a pivotal role in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
In 2024, Kingspan Group was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Kingspan Group has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Kingspan Group are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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a. Kingspan Group's Annual Report 2024
b. Kingspan Group's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Kingspan Group's Sustainability Report 2022
Insights into Kingspan Group's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 5.14 billion, representing 60% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 3.47 billion of Kingspan Group's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 40% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Kingspan Group's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that EUR 5.14 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 60% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 3.47 billion (40% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 20% of Kingspan Group's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Kingspan Group's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that EUR 3.47 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 40% of its total turnover.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Kingspan Group has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.
Kingspan Group's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Kingspan Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Turnover
How is Kingspan Group's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 40%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Kingspan Group earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that EUR 3.44 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 40% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Kingspan Grouphas a moderate focuson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Kingspan Group's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 263.00 million,representing 72% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 140.00 million of Kingspan Group's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 38% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Kingspan Group's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that EUR 263.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 72% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 140.00 million (38% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 34% of Kingspan Group's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Kingspan Group's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that EUR 140.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 38% of its total capital investment.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Kingspan Group is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Kingspan Group's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Kingspan Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is Kingspan Group's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 38%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Kingspan Group is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Kingspan Group allocated EUR 139.08 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 38% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Kingspan Groupis moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.a
Insights into Kingspan Group's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 701.00 million,representing 51% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 565.00 million of Kingspan Group's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 41% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Kingspan Group's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that EUR 701.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 51% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 565.00 million (41% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 10% of Kingspan Group's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Kingspan Group's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that EUR 565.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 41% of its total operational expenditure.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Kingspan Group is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.
Kingspan Group's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Kingspan Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Opex
How is Kingspan Group's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 41%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Kingspan Group's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Kingspan Group allocated EUR 559.65 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 41% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Kingspan Groupis moderately integrating climate considerations into its ongoing operations, with potential to scale up climate-aligned spending.a
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