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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.

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35

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Shaw Industries Group's score of 35 is higher than 98% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 300 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 290 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 3,120 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Shaw Industries has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2030, a goal established in 2012. Notably, the company achieved this target nearly a decade ahead of schedule in 2021. Furthermore, Shaw is committed to achieving net zero operations by 2030, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. From a historical perspective, Shaw Industries has made significant strides in reducing its emissions. By 2024, the company reported a 64% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2010 levels, with emissions recorded at 0.3 million metric tons CO2e for Scope 1 and 0.29 million metric tons CO2e for Scope 2. Overall, Shaw Industries Group demonstrates a proactive approach to climate commitments, focusing on substantial reductions in GHG emissions and striving for net zero operations in the near future.

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Scope 1
2,210
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Scope 2
640
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Scope 3
480
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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 low 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

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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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