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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

18

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Beacon Roofing Supply's score of 18 is lower than 53% 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 from Scope 1 and 5,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, totalling about 111,700,000 kg CO2e globally. This reflects their ongoing commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of approximately 110,867,000 kg CO2e in the US, indicating a stable emission level in recent years. However, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Beacon Roofing Supply, which suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, with a value of approximately 1.256 tonnes CO2e per unit of sales product in 2023, which can serve as a benchmark for future improvements. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Beacon Roofing Supply's emissions data highlights both the challenges and opportunities for enhancing their climate commitments.

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2023
Scope 1
100,100,000
Scope 2
5,600,000
Scope 3
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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

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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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