- Challenging economic conditions
- Inflationary cost pressures
- Supply chain disruptions
- Shipping route disruptions
- Loss-making performance at TRT Lighting
- Economic recession in Germany impacting SchahlLED
- Slowdown in the Spanish market impacting Zemper
- Reduced contributions from smaller UK companies
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition)
FW Thorpe Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, FW Thorpe Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 323.0K tCO2e/year (2024). By scope: Scope 1: 1.8K tCO2e/year (2024); Scope 2: 256 tCO2e/year (2024); Scope 3: 211.1K tCO2e/year (2024). 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
323.0K tCO2e/year (2024)
2024
Renewable Energy
87.9% (2024)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 1.8K tCO2e/year (2024) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 256 tCO2e/year (2024) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 211.1K tCO2e/year (2024) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 323.0K tCO2e/year (2024) |
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 10.2% from 2021 to 2024
- 479 tonnes of CO2e saved from solar panels
- 179,412 trees planted to date
- Installed solar panels across UK, Spain, and Netherlands manufacturing facilities
- Achieved EcoVadis silver certification
- Completed SBTi assessment and validated net-zero targets
- Introduced wood as a sustainable material in products
- Achieved a TM66 score of 2.5 for SkyCore range and 3.1 for Oaken luminaire
- Installed a new cardboard carton manufacturing machine, reducing waste and material costs
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 57.5% by 2030 from a 2021 base year
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2021 base year
- Divert 100% of waste from landfill by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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