Church & Dwight Co., Inc., commonly known as Church & Dwight, is a prominent American company headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. Founded in 1846, the company has established itself as a leader in the consumer goods industry, particularly in the production of household and personal care products. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Arm & Hammer, Trojan, and OxiClean, Church & Dwight has carved a niche in the market through innovative formulations and sustainable practices. The company operates primarily in North America, with a growing presence in international markets. Notable achievements include its commitment to environmental sustainability and a strong focus on research and development, which have propelled Church & Dwight to a competitive position within the industry. With a reputation for quality and reliability, Church & Dwight continues to meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.
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In 2024, Church & Dwight reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 313,609,000 kg CO2e, comprising 70,486,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 1,950,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 309,959,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 67,764,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 13,475,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Church & Dwight has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46% below 2020 levels by 2031. This target is part of their broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality for these scopes by 2025. Additionally, they are committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030 and ensuring that 75% of their suppliers, by emissions, have science-based targets by 2026. The company's emissions data and reduction targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. This commitment reflects Church & Dwight's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the consumer durables sector.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 210,892,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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