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Sherwin Williams

Sherwin-Williams Company, a leading name in the paint and coatings industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1866, the company has established a strong presence across North America and beyond, providing innovative solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Renowned for its extensive range of high-quality paints, stains, and coatings, Sherwin-Williams stands out with its commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and environmental stewardship. With a robust market position, Sherwin-Williams continues to be a trusted choice for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, offering unique products that cater to diverse needs while ensuring superior performance and durability.

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How does Sherwin Williams'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.

52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Material Reprocessing 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Sherwin Williams's score of 52 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sherwin Williams's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Sherwin-Williams reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 427,035,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 278,837,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability. Sherwin-Williams has disclosed emissions data across various regions, including the US, where Scope 1 emissions reached approximately 374,525,570 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 219,528,120 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship in the paint and coatings industry.

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2016201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
430,114,000
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Scope 2
280,152,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sherwin Williams's primary industry is Secondary construction material for treatment, Re-processing of secondary construction material into aggregates, 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 Sherwin Williams 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.

Sherwin Williams 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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