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W L Gore And Associates

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does W L Gore And Associates'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.

26

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 26 is higher than 95% 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 and Associates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 51,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 107,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. The company has disclosed emissions data across Scope 1, 2, and 3, with Scope 3 emissions not specified for the latest year. Over the years, W L Gore has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable total of approximately 334,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, which included significant Scope 3 emissions of about 275,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. W L Gore's emissions intensity per full-time employee has varied, with a reported carbon intensity of about 560 kg CO2e per employee in 2023. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been documented. As a global entity headquartered in the US, W L Gore's commitment to addressing climate change remains crucial in the context of increasing environmental scrutiny and the need for corporate accountability in emissions reduction.

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106,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 medium 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. W L Gore And Associates is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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