Climate Change Data

General Paints Group (GPG)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced VOC emissions to trace amounts in some products
  • No longer generates hazardous waste onsite
  • Recycles over half of wash water
  • Recycles waste paint as Substitution Fuel for energy in cement manufacturing
  • REPAK member to improve Ireland’s recycling rates

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Supports the ten principles of the UN Global Compact

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Continued reliance on petrochemicals
  • Use of biocidal products and other paint additives
  • Water-intensive production processes
  • High energy use
Mitigation Strategies
  • Improved production methods for wastewater treatment and reuse
  • Life cycle perspective and circularity principles in resource management
  • Partnerships with suppliers for zero emissions and environmentally friendly products
  • Community partnerships with local organizations and NGOs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement policy (PP GEN 31)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, ISO 14001:2015

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 12
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15

Targets within SDGs 12, 14, and 15 are mentioned, but specific details are not provided.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed