- Increase in RIDDOR incidents.
- Need to improve local communications and make colleagues feel their opinions count.
- Need to improve personal development opportunities.
- Need for workforce to better reflect the communities served.
- Uncertainty around the cost of transitioning to a zero-emission HGV fleet.
- Potential for increased operating costs through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for bulky waste.
- Potential reduced demand for current product offerings due to shifting consumer preferences.
- Potential for asset damage and supply chain disruption from extreme weather events.
Headlam Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Headlam Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 863.0K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 14.0K ktCO2e; Scope 2: 1.6K ktCO2e; Scope 3: 847.4K ktCO2e. 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
863.0K tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
17.5K m3
2023
Energy Use
68.5M kWh
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). | 14.0K ktCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.6K ktCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 847.4K ktCO2e |
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 | 863.0K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 1.0K ktCO2e |
| 2021 | 15.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 14.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completion of dynamic route planning and rollout of telematics in the commercial fleet, resulting in an estimated 20% mileage reduction and 1300 tonnes of carbon emissions saved annually.
- Rollout of solar panels across 11 of 13 largest sites, resulting in over 25% reduction in electricity consumption.
- Launched 4 sustainable product ranges across 3 own product brands.
- Achieved ISO 14001 environmental certification at key sites (73% of UK purchases).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve waste monitoring and reporting processes across UK sites.
- Launch EV salary sacrifice scheme.
- Further embedding safety culture resulting in a reduction in RIDDOR and Lost Time Accidents against 2023.
- Improving colleague engagement score by at least 3ppts.
- Roll out leadership/management development.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction pathway target vs 2019 baseline.
- 100% of non-commercial fleet electric/low emission by 2025.
- Interim emissions target (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 (46% reduction against 2019).
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions target (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035.
- Net Zero emissions target (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance