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Non-Metallic Mineral Mining
US
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Knauf Insulation, Inc.

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Knauf Insulation, Inc., a leading player in the insulation industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable insulation solutions, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Knauf Insulation offers a diverse range of products, including glass wool, rock mineral wool, and eco-friendly insulation solutions, all designed to enhance thermal performance and acoustic comfort. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Knauf Insulation has received numerous accolades for its contributions to energy conservation and building performance, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the construction and renovation sectors.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Knauf Insulation, Inc.'s score of 41 is higher 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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Knauf Insulation, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Knauf Insulation, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 639,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 60,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 867,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 608,800,000 kg CO2e, and a reduction in Scope 3 emissions from 916,300,000 kg CO2e. Knauf Insulation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2032, coinciding with the company's 100th anniversary. Additionally, the company is focused on reducing the specific embodied carbon of its products by 15% compared to 2021 levels by 2025. These targets are part of a broader strategy to deliver net zero embodied carbon solutions by 2032. The emissions data and commitments are cascaded from the parent company, Knauf Insulation, Inc., reflecting a commitment to sustainability within the corporate family.

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Scope 1
660,900,000
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Scope 2
163,600,000
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Scope 3
672,400,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knauf Insulation, Inc.'s primary industry is Other non-metallic mineral products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Knauf Insulation, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is not participating in any 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
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