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Metal Fabrication
US
updated 8 months ago

Chicago Metallic Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Chicago Metallic Corporation, a leading name in the metal fabrication industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1893, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of high-quality metal products, particularly in the areas of ceiling systems and architectural metalwork. With a strong presence across North America and beyond, Chicago Metallic offers a diverse range of core products, including ceiling tiles, grid systems, and custom metal solutions. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, ensuring that their offerings not only meet but exceed industry standards. Recognised for their exceptional craftsmanship and reliability, Chicago Metallic Corporation continues to hold a prominent market position, serving a wide array of sectors, including commercial, educational, and healthcare environments.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Chicago Metallic Corporation's score of 45 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chicago Metallic Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Rockwool A/S

Chicago Metallic Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is part of a merged entity with Rockwool A/S, from which it inherits climate commitments and performance data. While no direct reduction targets or achievements are specified for Chicago Metallic Corporation, it is important to note that its climate initiatives are influenced by the standards set by Rockwool A/S. This includes adherence to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing sustainability practices. As a merged entity, Chicago Metallic Corporation aligns its climate strategies with those of Rockwool A/S, focusing on industry-standard climate terminology and practices. The company is expected to follow the broader commitments established by its parent organisation, although specific targets and metrics for Chicago Metallic Corporation itself remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
1,110,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
310,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Chicago Metallic Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chicago Metallic Corporation's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Chicago Metallic Corporation's Location?

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Very high
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 Chicago Metallic Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Chicago Metallic Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Chicago Metallic Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 34% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
51%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
27%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Capital Goods
9%

Chicago Metallic Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Chicago Metallic Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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