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updated 2 months ago

Guardian Industries Sustainability Profile

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Guardian Industries, a leading global manufacturer, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1932, the company has established itself in the glass and building materials industry, with a strong focus on innovative solutions for residential and commercial applications. Guardian Industries is renowned for its high-performance glass products, including energy-efficient windows and advanced glazing systems. Their commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for quality and innovation, Guardian has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in design and environmental stewardship. As a key player in the industry, Guardian Industries continues to shape the future of building materials with its unique offerings and market leadership.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Guardian Industries's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Guardian Industries's score of 23 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Guardian Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Guardian Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,330,000 kg CO2e, with a significant portion attributed to Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, the breakdown includes about 2,440,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 708,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 5,861,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Notably, there is no available data on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Currently, Guardian Industries has not established any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor are there any commitments to climate pledges or Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) goals. The emissions data is sourced directly from Guardian Industries Corp. and is not cascaded from any parent organisation. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, the absence of defined reduction strategies highlights an opportunity for future climate commitments and improvements in sustainability practices.

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2020
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
9,009,000

How Carbon Intensive is Guardian Industries's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Guardian Industries's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Guardian Industries's Location?

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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. This request for Guardian Industries is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Guardian Industries's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2020
Purchased Goods and Services
65%
Business Travel
27%
Employee Commuting
8%

Guardian Industries's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Guardian Industries has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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