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Plastic Reprocessing
US
updated 9 days ago

W L Gore And Associates

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W. L. Gore & Associates, commonly known as Gore, is a pioneering company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1958, Gore has established itself as a leader in the advanced materials industry, particularly renowned for its innovative use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in various applications. The company excels in diverse sectors, including electronics, medical devices, and industrial solutions, offering unique products such as GORE-TEX® fabrics and GORE® medical devices. These offerings are distinguished by their exceptional performance, durability, and reliability. With a strong market position, Gore has achieved numerous accolades for its commitment to quality and innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in high-performance materials.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic 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.

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Industry Benchmark

W L Gore And Associates's score of 24 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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W L Gore And Associates's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, W. L. Gore & Associates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 107,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 51,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 135,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 58,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 77,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Gore is targeting a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2025 and a 60% reduction by 2030, as part of its long-term sustainability strategy. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions data has not been reported. W. L. Gore & Associates is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 2
106,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. W L Gore And Associates's primary industry is Secondary plastic for treatment, Re-processing of secondary plastic into new plastic, which is high 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. This request for W L Gore And Associates is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

W L Gore And Associates 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
Reduction Actions

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