- Reducing the embodied carbon in steel used in production.
- Reducing water consumption across operations.
- Eliminating unrecyclable materials from packaging.
- Increasing the sales of smart, sustainable solutions.
- Improving safety culture and reducing Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
Purmo Group Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Purmo Group Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 63.9K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 15.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 35.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.0M tCO2e (2022 data; 2023 data not available). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
63.9K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
10.90%
of total energy
Water Usage
157.8K m3
2023
Waste
485.1K kg (incinerated) + 182175 kg (landfilled) + 6745622 kg (recycled)
2023
Energy Use
96.1M kWh (electricity) + 85539798 kWh (gas)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 15.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M tCO2e (2022 data; 2023 data not available) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.9K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 79.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 19%
- Achieved a 25% reduction in energy required to produce radiators at Meiningen plant, Germany
- Removed Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) from Kaba2 electric radiator production in Gateshead, UK, equivalent to removing just over 1 million plastic bottles from the environment annually.
- Reduced the thickness of pallet stretch wrap in Birtley, UK, saving the equivalent of 409,500 plastic bottles annually.
- Entered into an agreement with H2 Green Steel to purchase 140,000 tonnes of green steel between 2026 and 2033, reducing CO2 by up to 95%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- All plants achieve ISO 50001 certification by end 2025
- All company cars and onsite vehicles self-charging petrol hybrid or electric only by end 2025
- All plants / offices / warehouses have electric car charging points by end 2025
- Pilot radiator rework scheme by end 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Scope 1, 2 & 3 carbon neutral operations by 2050
- 30% reduction in water consumption by 2030
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- 100% packaging from recycled / recyclable / biodegradable materials by 2030
- All major suppliers on-boarded and audited against responsible sourcing standards by end 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Only source clean energy (electricity) by 2030
- Generate onsite energy through solar PV by 2030
- Collaborate with key suppliers and establish agreements to purchase steel with 30% less embodied carbon by 2030
- Elimination of all single use plastics used in packaging by 2030
- Key materials (steel, brass, plastic, packaging) sustainably sourced by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Our ProductionOur SolutionsOur PeopleOur Communities