Azek
Azek Company, Inc., commonly referred to as Azek, is a leading manufacturer in the building materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2001, Azek has established itself as a pioneer in the development of high-performance, sustainable products for outdoor living spaces, including decking, railing, and trim. With a strong operational presence across North America, Azek is renowned for its innovative use of recycled materials, setting a benchmark for eco-friendly construction solutions. The company’s flagship products, such as Azek Decking and TimberTech, are distinguished by their durability, low maintenance, and aesthetic appeal. Azek's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, earning accolades for its contributions to environmentally responsible building practices. As the demand for sustainable outdoor solutions continues to grow, Azek remains at the forefront, shaping the future of the industry.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Azek's score of 37 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Azek's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The AZEK Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,192,352,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 13,894,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 80,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,192,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased goods and services (498,728,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (22,185,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, AZEK has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with total emissions rising from about 546,710,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 561,754,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and further to 735,616,000 kg CO2e in 2021. By 2022, emissions reached approximately 1,227,256,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial increase in their carbon footprint. AZEK has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. Their climate strategy is aligned with the building products sector, and they are actively working towards improving their sustainability practices. Overall, while AZEK has made strides in acknowledging their carbon emissions, the lack of specific reduction targets highlights the need for a more robust climate action plan moving forward.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 9,132,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 469,034,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Azek is committed to some 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.
