Kingspan Group PLC
Kingspan Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kingspan Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingspan Group amounted to 233,303 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kingspan Group decreased by 46.01%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kingspan Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kingspan Group were 147,637 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kingspan Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 66.22%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kingspan Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 56.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kingspan Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kingspan Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,045 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 85,666 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 13.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Kingspan Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kingspan Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Kingspan Group reported 6,952,647 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Kingspan Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kingspan Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,952,647 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kingspan Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kingspan Group disclose?
In 2023, Kingspan Group reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Kingspan Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,260,711 tCOâ‚‚e (90.05%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 253,385 tCOâ‚‚e (3.64%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 151,765 tCOâ‚‚e (2.18%)
Kingspan Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kingspan Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kingspan Group reported a total carbon footprint of 7,185,950 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.65% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kingspan Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.05%.