Grafton

In 2024, Grafton Group plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 33,092,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 31,250,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,841,500 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant reduction of 38.6% in absolute market-based emissions compared to the 2021 baseline. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 37,934,500 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 32,847,800 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 5,086,700 kg CO2e. The total Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 2,535,912,700 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Grafton has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.5% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. In 2022, Grafton achieved a 3% absolute reduction in emissions, exceeding its target of 2% for Scope 1 and 2 relative to revenue, with an impressive 11% reduction achieved. The company’s emissions data and targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their strategies are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Grafton Group plc is headquartered in Ireland and operates within the building products sector, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.