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Hb Fuller

H.B. Fuller Company, commonly known as Hb Fuller, is a leading global adhesive manufacturer headquartered in the United States. Established in 1887, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in adhesives, sealants, and coatings, Hb Fuller serves diverse industries, including packaging, construction, and automotive. The company is renowned for its innovative product offerings, such as hot melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives, which are designed to enhance performance and sustainability. With a strong market position, Hb Fuller has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and sustainability initiatives. Their commitment to quality and innovation solidifies their reputation as a trusted partner in the adhesive industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hb Fuller'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.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Hb Fuller's score of 30 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hb Fuller's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, H.B. Fuller reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 58,365,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 80,610,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 1,610,372,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% from 2014 to 2025, aiming to decrease emissions intensity from 179.43 kg CO2e per metric ton of production in 2015 to 142.4 kg CO2e per metric ton by 2025. This commitment reflects H.B. Fuller’s proactive approach to addressing climate change within the chemicals sector, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts.

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20222023
Scope 1
18,856,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
5,801,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hb Fuller's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low 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. This request for Hb Fuller is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hb Fuller is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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