Kingspan Group PLC
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.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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 9.69, 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 17 out of 23 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