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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.

46

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Armstrong World Industries's score of 46 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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Armstrong World Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Armstrong World Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,020,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 83,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 1,495,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all relevant scopes. Armstrong has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support a well-below 2°C climate scenario. Additionally, the company plans to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability profile. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 198,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 86,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The trend indicates a focus on reducing emissions over the years, with a commitment to also address Scope 3 emissions, targeting a 27.5% reduction by 2030 from the same 2019 baseline. Armstrong World Industries is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint and contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
214,000,000
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Scope 2
108,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

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
Reduction Actions

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