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Rubber and Plastic Products
MY
updated a month ago

Top Glove Corporation Berhad Sustainability Profile

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Top Glove Corporation Berhad, headquartered in Malaysia, is a leading player in the global rubber glove manufacturing industry. Founded in 1991, the company has grown to become the world's largest producer of gloves, with a significant presence in key markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Top Glove offers latex, nitrile, and vinyl gloves, catering to various sectors including healthcare, food safety, and industrial applications. Their commitment to quality and innovation sets them apart, with advanced manufacturing processes and stringent quality control measures ensuring superior products. With numerous accolades and a robust market position, Top Glove continues to expand its operational capabilities, reinforcing its status as a trusted name in protective wear.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Top Glove Corporation Berhad's score of 46 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Top Glove Corporation Berhad's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Top Glove Corporation Berhad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,082,159,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 349,138,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 160,567,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 572,454,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 431,919,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in emissions over the year. Top Glove has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease carbon emission intensity by 10% to 0.0176 tonnes per 1,000 pieces of gloves by 2025, using FY2022 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce electricity consumption intensity by 10% to 7.76 kWh per 1,000 pieces of gloves within the same timeframe. These targets are part of their broader commitment to transition into a net zero carbon business by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their climate commitments. Their initiatives include reducing natural gas consumption intensity by 25% by FY2025 and achieving zero carbon emissions at office premises and warehouses by the same year. Top Glove's efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 1
1,158,002,000
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Scope 2
172,547,000
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Scope 3
1,330,628,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Top Glove Corporation Berhad's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Top Glove Corporation Berhad's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Top Glove Corporation Berhad's Location?

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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 Top Glove Corporation Berhad is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Top Glove Corporation Berhad's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Top Glove Corporation Berhad's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and decreased by approximately 57% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 53% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
99%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Top Glove Corporation Berhad's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Top Glove Corporation Berhad has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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