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Plastic production
US
updated 2 months ago

Mohawk Sustainability Profile

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Mohawk Industries, Inc., a leading name in the flooring industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1878, Mohawk has evolved into a powerhouse, recognised for its innovative approach to flooring solutions, including carpet, rugs, laminate, and vinyl products. The company stands out for its commitment to sustainability and design excellence, offering unique products that cater to both residential and commercial markets. Mohawk's extensive portfolio includes well-known brands such as Karastan and Mohawk Home, which are celebrated for their quality and style. With a strong market position, Mohawk Industries has received numerous accolades for its contributions to the flooring sector, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic production 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Mohawk's score of 37 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mohawk's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Mohawk Industries, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,967,585,490 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 842,209,100 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 footprint of approximately 11,219,525,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 25% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, compared to a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Mohawk has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040, as part of The Climate Pledge, which it signed in 2021. The company has made notable progress in its sustainability efforts, having reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% since 2007. Looking ahead, Mohawk aims to reduce its direct (Scope 1) and energy-related indirect (Scope 2) emissions by at least 42% by 2030, compared to the 2020 baseline. These commitments reflect Mohawk's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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201020202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,314,411,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,186,909,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Mohawk's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mohawk's primary industry is Plastic production, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mohawk's Location?

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

Mohawk's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Mohawk's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 19% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
9%
Processing of Sold Products
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Capital Goods
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Mohawk's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Mohawk has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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