Kingspan Group PLC
Kingspan Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kingspan Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kingspan Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kingspan Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingspan Group amounted to 443,765 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingspan Group decreased by 5.4%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Kingspan Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kingspan Group were 227,672 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kingspan Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 62.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Kingspan Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 110,165 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 216,093 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kingspan Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kingspan Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 15.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kingspan Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kingspan Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Kingspan Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Kingspan Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kingspan Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported 6,990,923 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Kingspan Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Kingspan Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,990,923 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Kingspan Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kingspan Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kingspan Group disclose?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,375,447 tCO₂e (91.2%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 222,506 tCO₂e (3.18%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 139,579 tCO₂e (2%)
Kingspan Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kingspan Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 227,672 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,958 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 25.42 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Kingspan Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kingspan Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 25.42 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.25 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Kingspan Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kingspan Group ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Kingspan Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Kingspan Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kingspan Group reported a total carbon footprint of 7,434,688 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.82% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Kingspan Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.06%. a