Azek
Azek Company, Inc., commonly referred to as Azek, is a leading manufacturer in the building materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2001, Azek has established itself as a pioneer in the development of high-performance, sustainable products for outdoor living spaces, including decking, railing, and trim. With a strong operational presence across North America, Azek is renowned for its innovative use of recycled materials, setting a benchmark for eco-friendly construction solutions. The company’s flagship products, such as Azek Decking and TimberTech, are distinguished by their durability, low maintenance, and aesthetic appeal. Azek's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, earning accolades for its contributions to environmentally responsible building practices. As the demand for sustainable outdoor solutions continues to grow, Azek remains at the forefront, shaping the future of the industry.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Azek's score of 22 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Azek's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The AZEK Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,192,352,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 13,894,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 80,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,119,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 498,728,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, AZEK's emissions have shown an upward trend, with total emissions increasing from approximately 546,710,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 735,616,000 kg CO2e in 2021, before reaching 1,192,352,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Notably, the company has not committed to net-zero emissions nor established specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, AZEK is actively engaged in sustainability efforts within the building products sector, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aiming for transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,132,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 469,034,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Azek 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.
