- Obtaining good quality, credible Scope 3 emissions data.
Grundon
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Grundon disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 67.6K + 2860 + 39445 = 109945 tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3 in 2022). By scope: Scope 1: 67.6K tCO2e (2022); Scope 2: 2.9K tCO2e (2022); Scope 3: 39.4K tCO2e (2022). 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
67.6K + 2860 + 39445 = 109945 tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3 in 2022)
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). | 67.6K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.9K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 39.4K tCO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by over 70% since 2000 while growing the business by over 270% and doubling the number of employees.
- Invested £2.5m in a private wire from Lakeside Energy from Waste facility to create a fully electrified treatment process for refuse derived fuel (RDF), saving over 700 tonnes of CO2e emissions per year.
- Installed a 100kw solar panel system at headquarters, providing around a third of the office’s energy consumption annually.
- Launched the UK’s first proven nationwide inhaler return and recycling scheme.
- Helped Ascot Racecourse increase overall recycling by 20% at Royal Ascot, saving 126,560 kgs of CO2e in June 2023 alone.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 5% year-on-year against 2022 baseline.
- Achieve Investors in People Wellbeing accreditation.
- Increase average recycling rate across customer base by 5% against 2023 baseline.
- Support at least 25 community events annually.
- Maintain or improve customer satisfaction score of 93%.
📅 Medium-term
- Net Zero by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial ResponsibilityCustomer EngagementCommunity Engagement