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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.

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.

36

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.

17

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.

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Sherwin Williams's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported total carbon emissions of approximately 700,323,000 kg CO2e, comprising 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. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. In previous years, Sherwin-Williams has demonstrated a consistent approach to emissions management. For instance, in 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 705,872,000 kg CO2e, with 427,035,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 278,837,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Sherwin-Williams is actively monitoring its emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, while also addressing the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from its supply chain and product use. The company’s focus on sustainability is evident, but further transparency regarding reduction targets could enhance its climate strategy.

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Scope 1
430,114,000
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Scope 2
280,152,000
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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. Sherwin Williams is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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