Shaw Industries Group
Shaw Industries Group, Inc., commonly known as Shaw, is a leading player in the flooring industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, Shaw has established itself as a pioneer in carpet manufacturing and flooring solutions, with significant operations across North America and beyond. The company offers a diverse range of products, including carpets, hardwood, laminate, and luxury vinyl tile, distinguished by their innovative designs and sustainable practices. Shaw's commitment to quality and environmental stewardship has earned it a prominent market position, making it one of the largest flooring manufacturers globally. Notable achievements include numerous awards for product excellence and sustainability initiatives, reflecting its dedication to both performance and responsible manufacturing. With a focus on enhancing spaces through superior flooring solutions, Shaw Industries continues to set industry standards while meeting the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Shaw Industries Group'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
Shaw Industries Group's score of 5 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Shaw Industries Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Shaw Industries Group reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 310,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 500,000,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial greenhouse gas footprint, primarily from direct operations and energy consumption. Shaw Industries has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing these emissions. The absence of documented climate pledges or commitments suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Historically, Shaw's emissions intensity has shown some variation, with reported figures of 1.95e-05 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2019 and 1.82e-05 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a potential trend towards improved efficiency. However, without clear reduction targets or commitments, the path forward for Shaw Industries in addressing its carbon emissions remains uncertain. Overall, while Shaw Industries Group has made strides in tracking its emissions, the lack of specific reduction initiatives or climate pledges underscores the need for a more robust climate action plan to align with industry standards and expectations.
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Add to project| 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 310,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 500,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Shaw Industries Group 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.
