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.
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Industry Benchmark
Matthews International Corporation's score of 20 is higher than 61% 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
Matthews International Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 84,804,000 kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2020. This figure includes about 26,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 58,298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In the following years, the company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, Matthews International's emissions were approximately 7,626,000 kg CO2e (market-based) for Scope 2 and about 995,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. By 2022, these figures slightly improved, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 902,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 7,707,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite these reductions, Matthews International has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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Add to project| 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.
