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Glass Products
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updated 6 months ago

CertainTeed

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CertainTeed Corporation, a leading name in the building materials industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1904, the company has established a strong presence across North America, specialising in roofing, insulation, and exterior products. CertainTeed is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering a diverse range of high-quality products that enhance energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal. With a focus on residential and commercial construction, CertainTeed's core offerings include roofing shingles, vinyl siding, and insulation solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being a pioneer in the development of sustainable building materials. As a trusted brand, CertainTeed continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for builders and homeowners alike.

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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Glass Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

CertainTeed's score of 71 is lower than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CertainTeed's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.

CertainTeed, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is a current subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., which provides a framework for its climate commitments and emissions data. As part of its corporate family, CertainTeed inherits significant climate initiatives and targets from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the Climate Action 100+ initiative. These initiatives aim to drive substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets for CertainTeed have not been detailed. While CertainTeed has not publicly outlined its own reduction targets, it aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by its parent company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., which is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental performance. The cascading of these initiatives indicates a strong commitment to climate action within the organisation, reflecting industry-standard climate terminology and practices. In summary, while specific emissions data for CertainTeed is not available, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments through its relationship with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives.

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Scope 1
12,976,886,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
4,461,638,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CertainTeed's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is high 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 CertainTeed is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

CertainTeed 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
Reduction Actions

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