- Escalating energy costs (early months)
- Lack of timely availability of international shipping (early months)
- Increased transportation costs (early months)
- Difficult raw material costs and availability (early months)
- Negative sentiment in the German housing market
- International shipping delays depleting stock holdings
- High freight and product costs in New Zealand
- Underperformance in North Asia sales
- Industrial action by part of the workforce in Radcliffe
- UK energy cost increases
James Halstead plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, James Halstead plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 9.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.0K tCO2e/year. 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
13.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (UK electricity)
of total energy
Energy Use
68.6M kWh/year (Total UK)
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). | 9.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.0K tCO2e/year |
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 | 13.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 8.6M KGCO2e |
| 2021 | 7.5K tonnes of CO2e (Direct GHG) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint across production and logistics (quantified data not provided in the report)
- Harvested rainwater for production since 1915
- Recycled vinyl since 1950
- 100% renewable electricity for UK operations
- Minimized waste to landfill
- Onsite waste collection, segregation, and repurposing team
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase awareness of climate risks
- Engage with stakeholders
- Continue to assess risks and opportunities
📅 Medium-term
- Potential identification of key performance indicators/metrics
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityClimate Change