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Tecnoglass

Tecnoglass Inc., headquartered in Colombia, is a leading manufacturer in the architectural glass and window industry. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence in North America, particularly in the United States, where it serves a diverse range of clients in the construction sector. Specialising in high-performance glass products, Tecnoglass offers innovative solutions that include energy-efficient windows, glass facades, and custom architectural glass. Their commitment to quality and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for excellence, Tecnoglass has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards and recognitions for their cutting-edge designs and manufacturing processes. As a key player in the architectural glass market, Tecnoglass continues to drive innovation and set standards for quality and performance.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Tecnoglass's score of 34 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tecnoglass's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Tecnoglass reported total carbon emissions of approximately 390,411,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 82,992,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 304,036,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, highlighting its comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 54,335,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 6,490,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a substantial increase in emissions in 2023. However, no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been documented, suggesting that while emissions are tracked, formal commitments to reduction are not currently in place. Tecnoglass's headquarters is located in Colorado, and the company operates within the glass and aluminium industries, which are known for their significant carbon footprints. The absence of defined reduction targets may reflect the challenges faced by the industry in transitioning to more sustainable practices.

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Scope 1
54,335,000
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Scope 2
6,490,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tecnoglass's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. Tecnoglass is headquartered in CO, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tecnoglass 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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