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W. L. Gore & Associates, commonly known as Gore, is a globally recognised company headquartered in the United States. Specialising in the secondary plastics industry, Gore focuses on the re-processing of secondary plastics into new, high-quality materials, serving markets across North America, Europe, and beyond. Founded in 1958, the company has established a strong reputation for innovation and sustainability within the plastics recycling and treatment sector.
Gore’s core offerings include advanced plastic reprocessing solutions and specialised secondary plastic products, distinguished by their durability and environmental benefits. With a history of key milestones in sustainable manufacturing, Gore maintains a leading position in the industry, driven by its commitment to eco-friendly practices and technological excellence. Its expertise in secondary plastic treatment makes it a notable player in promoting circular economy initiatives worldwide.
32
DitchCarbon score
+21 vs industry average
W L Gore And Associates’s score of 32 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Plastic Reprocessing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.520
20182025
The Plastic Reprocessing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 20% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
W L Gore And Associates's reported carbon emissions
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., headquartered in the US and operating in secondary plastic treatment and reprocessing, reported total emissions of 237,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes 52,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 21,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 213,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services at 137,460,000 kg CO2e, and use of sold products at 47,400,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, their total emissions were approximately 262,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and about 284,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022.
W. L. Gore & Associates has set ambitious climate commitments. They aim for a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2030, with a 2016 baseline. As a step towards this, they are working to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2025, also against a 2016 baseline. The company is also working towards carbon neutrality for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. Additionally, the Fabrics Division has a target to reduce its absolute product-related Scope 3 emissions for GORE-TEX Products by 35% by 2030, using a 2023 baseline.
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W L Gore And Associates’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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