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Corning

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Corning's score of 41 is higher than 95% 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 2023, Corning Incorporated reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 3,821,323,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 737,593,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,083,731,000 kg CO2e. The company 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. Additionally, Corning plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation, by 17.5% within the same timeframe. Corning's emissions intensity has been reported at approximately 0.0102 kg CO2e per USD of revenue for 2023, reflecting its ongoing efforts to improve efficiency. The company has disclosed its emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability practices. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Corning's commitment to significant emissions reductions underscores its dedication to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,400,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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
Scope 3
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Corning's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is medium 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. Corning is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Corning is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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