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.
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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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Matthews International Corporation's score of 20 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Matthews International Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Matthews International Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,707,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 902,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, resulting in a combined total of about 8,609,000 kg CO2e globally. In 2021, the company emitted around 7,626,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 995,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, leading to a total of approximately 8,621,000 kg CO2e. The emissions for 2020 were significantly higher, with about 5,830,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 826,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, culminating in a total of approximately 8,460,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Matthews International has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has not reported any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. As a corporation headquartered in the US, Matthews International operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 826,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,512,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Matthews International Corporation 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.
