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Agc

AGC Inc., headquartered in Japan, is a leading global player in the glass and materials industry, renowned for its innovative solutions. Founded in 1907, AGC has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. The company excels in manufacturing glass products, chemicals, and ceramics, catering to diverse sectors such as construction, automotive, and electronics. AGC's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets it apart in the market. With a focus on high-performance glass and advanced materials, AGC has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly glass solutions. As a market leader, AGC continues to push the boundaries of innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global materials industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Agc's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

47

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

Agc's score of 47 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Agc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AGC Inc., headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 19,451,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,007,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 4,028,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, AGC plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, processing of sold products, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products—by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Furthermore, AGC is committed to ensuring that 30% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel and energy-related activities, will have science-based targets by FY2027. These initiatives align with AGC's commitment to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the building products sector.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Agc's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Agc is headquartered in JP, 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.

Agc 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.

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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