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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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36

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 36 is higher than 90% 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 about 100,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 5,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 110,867,000 kg CO2e across all scopes, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. As a leading supplier in the roofing industry, Beacon Roofing Supply is positioned to influence sustainable practices within its sector, although specific strategies for emissions reduction have not been detailed.

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Scope 1
110,867,000
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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. This request for Beacon Roofing Supply is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Beacon Roofing Supply is not participating in any 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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