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.
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Corning's score of 29 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Corning's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Corning reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,821,323,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 737,593,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,083,731,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, Corning's emissions were about 3,767,761,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 773,253,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,994,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Corning's emissions intensity has varied over the years, with a notable emissions intensity of 0.0003 kg CO2e per 1,000 USD revenue reported in 2023. The company has not specified any science-based targets or climate pledges, which suggests a need for further commitment to measurable reduction goals in line with industry standards. Overall, while Corning has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 821,477,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,495,735,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,171,162,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Corning is not committed to any 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.
