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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sherwin Williams's score of 36 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sherwin Williams's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Sherwin-Williams reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 700,323,000 kg CO2e, which includes 434,541,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 265,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,515,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Historically, in 2016, Sherwin-Williams's emissions were recorded at 430,114,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 280,152,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a significant increase in emissions over the years. The company has not provided detailed information on its strategies for reducing its carbon footprint or addressing climate change, leaving a gap in its sustainability narrative. As a major player in the coatings industry, Sherwin-Williams is positioned to make impactful changes in its operations to mitigate climate change effects, but the absence of clear reduction commitments raises questions about its long-term sustainability strategy.
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| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 430,114,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 280,152,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 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.
