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Beacon Roofing Supply

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.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Material Reprocessing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Beacon Roofing Supply's score of 34 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Beacon Roofing Supply's reported carbon emissions

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 5,600,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, the total emissions were reported at approximately 110,867,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed equally across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 categories, indicating a comprehensive approach to emissions tracking. The emissions intensity for sales products was approximately 1.256 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, down from 1.451 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022, suggesting a positive trend in emissions efficiency. Beacon Roofing Supply's climate commitments are currently not detailed in terms of specific reduction targets or pledges, reflecting a broader industry context where many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies.

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Scope 1
110,867,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
110,867,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
110,867,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Beacon Roofing Supply's primary industry is Secondary construction material for treatment, Re-processing of secondary construction material into aggregates, 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. Beacon Roofing Supply 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.

Beacon Roofing Supply 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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