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.
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.
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Sherwin Williams's score of 41 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 17,058,473,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 439,037,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 168,269,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 17,058,473,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 607,306,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 434,541,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 265,782,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 700,323,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Sherwin-Williams has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions in the near term, with progress being monitored to ensure alignment with their goals. The emissions data is sourced directly from The Sherwin-Williams Company, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets while maintaining transparency in its sustainability reporting.
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2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 430,114,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.