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Owens Corning, a prominent name in the wholesale trade and commission trade services sector, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 1938, the company has grown to become a key player in the industry, serving diverse markets across North America and beyond. Its core business revolves around the manufacturing and distribution of building materials, including insulation, roofing, and fibreglass composites, recognised for their durability and innovative qualities.
With a strong market presence and a history of strategic milestones, Owens Corning has earned a reputation for quality and reliability. Its extensive product portfolio and commitment to sustainable practices position it as a leader within the wholesale trade industry, supporting construction and manufacturing sectors with specialised, high-performance solutions.
53
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
Owens Corning’s score of 53 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Wholesale Trade has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.134
20182025
The Wholesale Trade industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Owens Corning's reported carbon emissions
Owens Corning reported its latest carbon emissions for 2024, with a total of approximately 8.67 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 1.66 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 747 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 6.26 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the previous year, 2023, their total emissions were about 9.43 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 2.11 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 730 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6.59 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Owens Corning is committed to ambitious climate action, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. The company has a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Owens Corning aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same 2018-2030 timeframe. Owens Corning has also set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. All emissions data and commitments are directly reported by Owens Corning.
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Owens Corning’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Owens Corning commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Owens Corning also commits to reduce…
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Owens Corning commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Owens Corning also commits to reduce…
At risk50%
2030
30% reduction in scope 3 total
Owens Corning commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Owens Corning also commits to reduce…
At risk30%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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