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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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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Builders Firstsource's score of 36 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Builders Firstsource's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Builders FirstSource reported total carbon emissions of approximately 220,521,170,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 156,447,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (about 129,887,930,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (approximately 26,559,400,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, which stem from purchased electricity, accounted for about 64,073,840,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 222,166,420,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 154,472,480,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 67,693,940,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Builders FirstSource has committed to setting specific reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, as part of their near-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with their goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the future. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate responsibility within the construction industry.

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Scope 1
149,970,000
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Scope 2
1,725,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Builders Firstsource's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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 Builders Firstsource is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Builders Firstsource 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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