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Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries, commonly known as Armstrong, is a leading manufacturer in the ceiling and wall solutions industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1860, the company has established a strong presence across North America and Europe, focusing on innovative products that enhance both aesthetics and acoustics in commercial and residential spaces. Armstrong's core offerings include a diverse range of ceiling tiles, suspension systems, and wall solutions, distinguished by their sustainability and design versatility. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, having achieved numerous industry accolades over the years. With a robust market position, Armstrong continues to set benchmarks in the building materials sector, making it a trusted name for architects, designers, and contractors alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Armstrong World Industries'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Armstrong World Industries's score of 33 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Armstrong World Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Armstrong World Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 198,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 86,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 284,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 196,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 88,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a slight decrease in emissions compared to previous years. For 2021, emissions were reported at approximately 206,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 102,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Armstrong World Industries has also set ambitious targets for renewable energy, aiming to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, which encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Armstrong's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the building products sector.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Armstrong World Industries's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low 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. This request for Armstrong World Industries is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Armstrong World Industries is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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