Builders Firstsource
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (often referred to as BFS) is a leading supplier of building materials and manufactured components for residential and commercial construction. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across major regions, including the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. Founded in 1998, Builders FirstSource has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market presence. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including lumber, roofing, and millwork, distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. Builders FirstSource is recognised for its strong market position, being one of the largest suppliers in the industry, and has received accolades for its operational excellence and customer service. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Builders FirstSource continues to set benchmarks in the building materials sector.
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Builders Firstsource's score of 29 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Builders Firstsource's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Builders FirstSource reported total carbon emissions of approximately 248,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 129,887,930 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 26,559,400 kg CO2e from stationary combustion under Scope 1, alongside 11,546,300 kg CO2e from purchased electricity under Scope 2. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to 13,844,180 kg CO2e. In 2022, the total emissions were about 222,166,420 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 158,998,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 13,192,670 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of approximately 151,470,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (149,970,000 kg CO2e) and purchased electricity (1,725,000 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, Builders FirstSource has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for future climate action. The company operates within the construction materials industry, which is increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 149,970,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,725,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Builders Firstsource 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.
