OSB Group PLC
OSB Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, OSB 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).
OSB Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 OSB Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of OSB Group amounted to 569.78 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of OSB Group increased by 19.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
OSB Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are OSB Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of OSB Group were 171.44 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has OSB Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, OSB Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), OSB Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are OSB Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, OSB Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1.39 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 398.34 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has OSB Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, OSB Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 16.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), OSB Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.66% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does OSB Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, OSB Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
OSB Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into OSB Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, OSB Group reported 316,909.85 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 2023 disclosure of OSB Group includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
OSB Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are OSB Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, OSB Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 316,909.85 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.79% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.21% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has OSB Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, OSB Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 13.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), OSB Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does OSB Group disclose?
In 2023, OSB Group reported emissions for 7 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 OSB Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to OSB Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 314,413 tCO₂e (99.21%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,021.06 tCO₂e (0.64%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 256.67 tCO₂e (0.08%)
OSB Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into OSB Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, OSB Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 171.44 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 830 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
OSB Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does OSB Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, OSB Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.22 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does OSB Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, OSB Group ranked 11 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
OSB Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into OSB Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, OSB Group reported a total carbon footprint of 317,479.63 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.9% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to OSB Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.13%. a