- Challenging market conditions in both core geographies, with specific energy-related challenges in South Africa.
- Reduction in housebuilding activity in the UK and Ireland.
- Macroeconomic uncertainties impacting consumer confidence in South Africa.
- Sustained national energy supply interruptions in South Africa.
- Cost of living pressures impacting consumer spending.
Norcros plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Norcros plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 911.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 41.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 21.8K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 847.9K 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
911.0K tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
37% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
178.4K m3/year (withdrawal) 144210 m3/year (consumption)
2024
Waste
12.7K tons/year
2024
Energy Use
261.6M kWh/year
2024
📊 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). | 41.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.8K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 847.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Emissions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), covering net-zero emissions by 2040 and near-term targets for 2028.
- Published the Group’s first Net Zero Transition Plan.
- Achieved a B grade in CDP Climate Change.
- Triton achieved EcoVadis silver in its first submission.
- Triton achieved Carbon Neutral status.
- Grant Westfield achieved ISO 14001 certification.
- Johnson Tiles UK achieved Gold status at the Supply Chain Sustainability School and BES6001 certification.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 33.6% by 2028 (2023 base year).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 20.0% by 2028 (2023 base year).
- Organic growth at 2–3% ahead of the market.
- Operating margin to 15%.
- Cash conversion greater than 90%.
- Return on capital employed greater than 20%.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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