Genuit
Genuit Group, commonly referred to as Genuit, is a leading player in the sustainable building products industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a key innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced water management and climate control solutions, primarily through its Polypipe brand. With a strong presence across the UK and Europe, Genuit focuses on delivering high-quality products that enhance environmental performance and energy efficiency. Their core offerings include drainage systems, underfloor heating, and ventilation solutions, all distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Recognised for its market leadership, Genuit has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
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Genuit's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Genuit Group, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,426,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 13,893,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily stem from mobile and stationary combustion, and 2,093,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Notably, their Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, amounting to about 290,013,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial impact from their supply chain and product use. Genuit has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2027, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target is part of their Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. Furthermore, they plan to achieve a remarkable 90% reduction in total emissions across all scopes by 2050, which includes both direct and indirect emissions. In addition to these reduction targets, Genuit is committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 94% in 2021 to 100% by 2027. They also aim for 83% of their suppliers to have science-based targets by 2027, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability throughout their supply chain. Overall, Genuit's strategy reflects a strong commitment to addressing climate change, with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,237,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 24,993,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Genuit is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
