Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., commonly known as Beacon, is a leading distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in the United States. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the company operates across major regions, including the Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast. Founded in 1928, Beacon has established itself as a key player in the roofing supply industry, marked by significant milestones such as its public listing in 2004. Beacon offers a diverse range of products, including roofing shingles, insulation, and waterproofing solutions, distinguished by their quality and innovation. The company’s commitment to customer service and extensive distribution network positions it as a trusted partner for contractors and builders. With a strong market presence and a reputation for reliability, Beacon Roofing Supply continues to lead the way in the evolving construction landscape.
How does Beacon Roofing Supply'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.
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Beacon Roofing Supply's score of 20 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Beacon Roofing Supply reported total carbon emissions of approximately 106,100,000 kg CO2e, comprising 100,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. In 2022, the total emissions for the US region were reported at approximately 110,867,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments, and no data has been cascaded from a parent organisation regarding emissions reduction strategies. Beacon Roofing Supply's emissions intensity for sales products was reported at approximately 1.256 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. The company is part of a merged entity structure, inheriting data from Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., but lacks specific climate pledges or SBTi targets. Overall, while Beacon Roofing Supply has made strides in emissions reporting, further commitments and reduction initiatives are necessary to enhance their climate impact strategy.
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| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 100,100,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,600,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Beacon Roofing Supply has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

