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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.
55
DitchCarbon score
+30 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
Very High
Glass Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.655
20182025
The Glass Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Corning's reported carbon emissions
Corning, a US-based glass and glass products manufacturer, reported its Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions as approximately 3.18 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This figure is a decrease from approximately 3.74 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and approximately 3.83 billion kg CO2e in 2023.
For 2024, Corning's total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 669.26 million kg CO2e, and its market-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.07 billion kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 3 emissions for 2024, which included approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, approximately 786.45 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and approximately 440.34 million kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.
Corning has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets to address its climate impact. The company commits to an absolute reduction of its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2028, using a 2021 base year. Additionally, Corning aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 17.5% by 2028 from a 2021 base year. This Scope 3 commitment specifically covers purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, which together accounted for 76% of Corning's total Scope 3 emissions in 2024.
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Corning’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2028
30% reduction in Scope 2
Corning Incorporated commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2028 from a 2021 base year.
At risk30%
2028
17.5% reduction in scope 3 total
Corning Incorporated also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and en…
At risk17.5%
2028
30% reduction in Scope 1
Corning Incorporated commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2028 from a 2021 base year.
Behind target30%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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