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SIG PLC

Common Name
SIG
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Employees
6,600
Ticker
SHI
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sig Plc operates as a leading supplier and distributor of specialist building products throughout Europe. The company's primary function revolves around the supply of insulation, interiors, roofing, a...

SIG's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, SIG 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).

SIG has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. SIG's Annual Report 2024
a. SIG's Annual Report 2024

Insights into SIG's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSIG amounted to42,344metric 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 SIGdecreased by 5.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

SIG's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SIG's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SIG were 37,827 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), SIG's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are SIG's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, SIG reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,250 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 4,517 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has SIG reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), SIG's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SIG's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does SIG use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, SIG reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

SIG's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into SIG's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, SIG reported 5,068 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of SIG includes a breakdown across 2of 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

SIG's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SIG's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, SIG reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,068 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), SIG's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SIG's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SIG disclose?

In 2024, SIG reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

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

In 2024, the largest contributors to SIG's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,719 tCOâ‚‚e(93.11%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 349 tCOâ‚‚e(6.89%)

SIG's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(6.9%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(93.1%)

Insights into SIG’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, SIG reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,827 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,278 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

SIG's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LRFGZJSCapitaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,039Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MLLLords Group TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 9.31 tCO2e/$MPagegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 828 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,182Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MRRRenew HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,350Scope 1 Intensity: 19.56 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MTravis PerkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 7.88 tCO2e/$MFFFlowtech FluidpowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 135Scope 1 Intensity: 4.57 tCO2e/$MGGGalliford Try HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 5.97 tCO2e/$MRenewiYear: 2025Scope 1: 921,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,253Scope 1 Intensity: 408.80 tCO2e/$MIMIYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,773Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MZZZIGUPYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,416Scope 1 Intensity: 6.43 tCO2e/$MMorgan Advanced MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,381Scope 1 Intensity: 80.37 tCO2e/$MDiplomaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,881 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MSThreeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,364 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,895Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MWeir GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,144Scope 1 Intensity: 20.63 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,226Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MBritish American TobaccoYear: 2024Scope 1: 237,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 32,461Scope 1 Intensity: 7.30 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MJJJames Fisher and SonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 88.45 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,073Scope 1 Intensity: 35.97 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,705Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MMelrose IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$MIntertek GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,258Scope 1 Intensity: 13.62 tCO2e/$MSSSIGYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,278Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, SIG reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.43, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does SIG rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, SIG ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

SIG is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into SIG's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, SIG reported a total carbon footprint of 47,412 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to SIG's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 79.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 10.69%.a

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