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Corning

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Corning Incorporated, commonly known as Corning, is a leading American technology company headquartered in Corning, New York. Founded in 1851, Corning has established itself as a pioneer in the glass and ceramics industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including Gorilla Glass, which is widely used in smartphones and tablets, and advanced optical fibre solutions that support global telecommunications. With a rich history of innovation, Corning has achieved numerous milestones, such as the development of the first commercial optical fibre in the 1970s. Today, Corning holds a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to research and development, and its ability to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge materials and technologies that enhance everyday life.

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51

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Corning's score of 51 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Corning's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Corning Incorporated reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 3,814,831,000 kg CO2e, comprising 662,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,152,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2028, using a 2021 baseline. This commitment aligns with a 1.5°C future scenario, demonstrating Corning's dedication to climate action. For Scope 3 emissions, which include categories such as purchased goods and services, Corning aims for a 17.5% reduction by 2028, also based on 2021 levels. These targets are part of Corning's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved commitments, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability. Corning's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its sustainability efforts.

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20052018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
289,236,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
722,884,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Corning'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 Corning is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Corning is participating in some 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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