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Matthews International Corporation

Matthews International Corporation, often referred to simply as Matthews, is a prominent player in the memorialisation and industrial products sectors. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across North America and has a growing presence in international markets. Founded in 1850, Matthews has established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions in the memorialisation, branding, and industrial sectors. The company’s core offerings include memorial products, such as headstones and cremation urns, alongside branding solutions like custom signage and promotional products. What sets Matthews apart is its commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards. With a rich history and a strong market position, Matthews International Corporation continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in its industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Matthews International Corporation'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.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Matthews International Corporation's score of 25 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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Matthews International Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Matthews International Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 84,804,000 kg CO2e in the US, comprising 26,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 58,298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, but no information is available regarding Scope 3 emissions. In the following year, 2021, Matthews International's emissions included 995,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 7,626,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 globally. By 2022, the company reported a reduction in Scope 1 emissions to 902,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased slightly to 7,707,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Matthews International has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate-related disclosures.

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Scope 2
7,512,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Matthews International Corporation's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very 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 Matthews International Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Matthews International Corporation 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
Reduction Actions

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