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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Corning's score of 56 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 3,831,327,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 727,468,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,103,859,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Corning does not disclose Scope 3 emissions data for 2024, but in 2023, these emissions were reported at approximately 2,104,428,000 kg CO2e. Corning has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2028, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with a 1.5°C future scenario, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable practices. Additionally, Corning aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 17.5% by 2028, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution. These targets are part of Corning's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved commitments, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, with progress monitored regularly.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 260,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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