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Amway

Amway, officially known as Amway Corporation, is a leading player in the direct selling industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1959, the company has established a strong presence in over 100 countries, with significant operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Amway is renowned for its diverse range of high-quality products, including health supplements, beauty items, and household goods, all designed to enhance the quality of life for consumers. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Amway has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest direct sellers globally. Its unique business model empowers independent distributors, allowing them to build their own businesses while promoting Amway's core values of integrity and community. This strategic approach has solidified Amway's market position, making it a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Amway'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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

Amway's score of 13 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Amway's reported carbon emissions

In 2012, Amway reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 2,334,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5,659,000 kg CO2e. The most significant contributor to their carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 7,992,000 kg CO2e, with business travel alone responsible for about 5,680,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Amway. This indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy, as many companies in the industry are increasingly committing to science-based targets and sustainability initiatives. Amway's emissions data highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their climate commitments moving forward.

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2012
Scope 1
2,334,000
Scope 2
5,659,000
Scope 3
7,992,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Amway's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), 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. Amway 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.

Amway 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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