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Builders Firstsource

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (often referred to as BFS) is a leading supplier of building materials and manufactured components for residential and commercial construction. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across major regions, including the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. Founded in 1998, Builders FirstSource has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market presence. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including lumber, roofing, and millwork, distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. Builders FirstSource is recognised for its strong market position, being one of the largest suppliers in the industry, and has received accolades for its operational excellence and customer service. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Builders FirstSource continues to set benchmarks in the building materials sector.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Builders Firstsource's score of 23 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Builders Firstsource's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Builders FirstSource reported total carbon emissions of approximately 248,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 156,447,330 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from mobile and stationary combustion sources, and approximately 64,073,840 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 222,166,420 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 154,472,480 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 67,693,940 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 151,470,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 1,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, Builders FirstSource has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their climate strategy. The company operates within the construction materials industry, which is increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
149,970,000
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Scope 2
1,725,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Builders Firstsource's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Builders Firstsource is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Builders Firstsource is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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