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Corning

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Corning Incorporated, commonly known as Corning, is a leading American technology company headquartered in Corning, New York. Founded in 1851, Corning has established itself as a pioneer in the glass and ceramics industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including Gorilla Glass, which is widely used in smartphones and tablets, and advanced optical fibre solutions that support global telecommunications. With a rich history of innovation, Corning has achieved numerous milestones, such as the development of the first commercial optical fibre in the 1970s. Today, Corning holds a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to research and development, and its ability to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge materials and technologies that enhance everyday life.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Glass Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Corning's score of 51 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Corning's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Corning Incorporated reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,814,831,000 kg CO2e, comprising 662,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,152,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2028, using a 2021 baseline, aligning with a 1.5°C future scenario. Additionally, Corning aims to decrease its absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include categories such as purchased goods and services, by 17.5% by 2028. In 2023, Corning's global emissions included 727,468,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,103,859,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, with a total Scope 1 and 2 emissions figure of approximately 3,831,327,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate accountability. Corning's commitments are part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets, which reflect its dedication to sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware and equipment sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, with progress tracked against its established timelines.

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Scope 1
289,236,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
722,884,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Corning's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is high 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. This request for Corning is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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