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Kingspan Group PLC

Common Name
Kingspan Group
Country
Ireland
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Building Products & Equipment
Employees
22,000
Ticker
KRX
Exchange
Euronext Dublin
Description
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's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
240,872a
239,336a
273,653a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
20,921a
103,029a
200,572a
Location-Based
177,249a
214,665a
206,616a
Total Scope 3
7,311,988a
7,060,405a
7,515,593a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
22.2722a
26.7187a
30.5592a
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a. Kingspan Group's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Kingspan Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingspan Group amounted to 418,121 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingspan Group decreased by 7.9%, 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

2020202120222023202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-3%-24%-40%-13%+1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kingspan Group were 240,872 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 60.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kingspan Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Kingspan Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Kingspan Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,921 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 177,249 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 31.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Kingspan Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.43% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Kingspan Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, 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

202020212022202320242025075 k150 k225 k300 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Kingspan Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Kingspan Group reported 7,311,988 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 2025 disclosure of Kingspan Group includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Kingspan Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202502.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+1%-13%-11%-6%+4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Kingspan Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,311,988 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 97.7% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.3% 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 23.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, Kingspan Group reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,602,424 tCO₂e (90.3%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 254,675 tCO₂e (3.48%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 137,059 tCO₂e (1.87%)

Kingspan Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(3.5%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(1.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(90.3%)

Insights into Kingspan Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Kingspan Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 240,872 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,815 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 22.27 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Kingspan Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Louisiana-PacificYear: 2024Scope 1: 182,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,941Scope 1 Intensity: 61.88 tCO2e/$MSanwa HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,035Scope 1 Intensity: 7.83 tCO2e/$MFortune Brands InnovationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,609Scope 1 Intensity: 4.54 tCO2e/$MRockwoolYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,616,673 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,049Scope 1 Intensity: 47.48 tCO2e/$MArmstrong World IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 202,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,446Scope 1 Intensity: 139.72 tCO2e/$MNibe IndustrierYear: 2025Scope 1: 28,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,440Scope 1 Intensity: 6.49 tCO2e/$MAerCap HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,997Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MDaikin IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 513,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,023Scope 1 Intensity: 17.70 tCO2e/$MCompagnie de Saint GobainYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,628,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48,462Scope 1 Intensity: 157.41 tCO2e/$MCarrier GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 147,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,486Scope 1 Intensity: 6.55 tCO2e/$MSPX TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,107 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,984Scope 1 Intensity: 7.11 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Drainage SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 161,628 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,904Scope 1 Intensity: 55.65 tCO2e/$MCarlisle CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 68,717 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.73 tCO2e/$MBelimo HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,415Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MGeberitYear: 2024Scope 1: 93,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,407Scope 1 Intensity: 27.54 tCO2e/$MLIXILYear: 2025Scope 1: 331,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,034Scope 1 Intensity: 32.99 tCO2e/$MGMSYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,502Scope 1 Intensity: 19.00 tCO2e/$MBuilders FirstSourceYear: 2024Scope 1: 236,004 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,401Scope 1 Intensity: 14.39 tCO2e/$MOwens CorningYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,662,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,975Scope 1 Intensity: 151.45 tCO2e/$MMascoYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,828Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$MJohnson Controls InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 377,446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,952Scope 1 Intensity: 16.45 tCO2e/$MTrane TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 204,962 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,838Scope 1 Intensity: 10.33 tCO2e/$MKingspan GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 240,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,815Scope 1 Intensity: 22.27 tCO2e/$M

How does Kingspan Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Kingspan Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 22.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.42, 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 2025, Kingspan Group ranked 15 out of 22 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 2025, Kingspan Group reported a total carbon footprint of 7,730,109 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.87% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Kingspan Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.59% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.12%.a

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