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Shaw Industries Group

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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

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Leather Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Shaw Industries Group's score of 22 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shaw Industries Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Shaw Industries Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,710 kg CO2e, comprising 300 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 290 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,120 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to achieve net zero operations by 2030 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Shaw Industries has set an ambitious goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 40% by 2030, a target established in 2012. Notably, they achieved a 64% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024 compared to their 2010 baseline, demonstrating substantial progress towards their climate commitments. The company has also reported a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from their 2010 levels by 2018, showcasing their ongoing efforts in sustainability. Shaw Industries' emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., which is part of the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. corporate family. Overall, Shaw Industries Group is actively working towards a more sustainable future, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments to mitigate their environmental impact.

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2007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182024
Scope 1
640,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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-
-
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000
Scope 2
1,570,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
-
-
-
000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shaw Industries Group's primary industry is Leather and leather products (19), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Shaw Industries Group is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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