Corning Incorporated, commonly known as Corning, is a leading American company specialising in glass and glass products. Headquartered in the United States, Corning has established a significant presence across North America, Asia, and Europe, serving diverse markets worldwide. Founded in 1851, the company has a long history of innovation, with key milestones including the development of specialised glass for technological applications.
Corning’s core offerings include advanced display glass, optical fibre, and speciality ceramics, recognised for their durability and high performance. Its innovative products are integral to industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunications, and life sciences. With a strong market position and a reputation for pioneering material science, Corning continues to drive technological progress through its specialised glass solutions.
+31 vs industry average
Corning’s score of 55 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Glass Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Glass Products industry's emissions trend from 2019 to 2025
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Corning's reported carbon emissions
Corning Incorporated, a US-based leader in the glass and glass products industry, has set ambitious climate commitments. For the most recent reporting year of 2025, Corning reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 3.18 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 3.74 billion kg CO2e, with significant Scope 3 emissions contributing an additional 4.88 billion kg CO2e. Their total emissions for 2024 were approximately 8.61 billion kg CO2e.
Corning has a clear roadmap for emissions reduction, with a near-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2028, using a 2021 baseline. This target is aligned with a 1.5°C future scenario and is approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, Corning aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 17.5% by 2028, again from a 2021 baseline. This Scope 3 reduction specifically covers purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, which represent a significant portion of their total Scope 3 footprint.
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Corning’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2028
30% reduction in all scopes
Corning Incorporated committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2028 from a 2021 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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