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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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39

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 39 is higher than 91% 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, comprising 82,992,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 304,036,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Looking back to 2022, Tecnoglass's emissions were approximately 61,335,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, indicating a notable increase in emissions in 2023. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Tecnoglass's dedication to sustainability and its proactive stance in addressing climate change. As a leader in the glass and aluminium industry, Tecnoglass is focused on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. The company’s initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and transparency in emissions reporting.

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

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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.

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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 Tecnoglass is in CO, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tecnoglass 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
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