Corning Sustainability Profile
Corning Incorporated, commonly known as Corning, is a leading American technology company headquartered in Corning, New York. Founded in 1851, Corning has established itself as a pioneer in the glass and ceramics industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including Gorilla Glass, which is widely used in smartphones and tablets, and advanced optical fibre solutions that support global telecommunications. With a rich history of innovation, Corning has achieved numerous milestones, such as the development of the first commercial optical fibre in the 1970s. Today, Corning holds a strong market position, recognised for its commitment to research and development, and its ability to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge materials and technologies that enhance everyday life.
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Corning's score of 51 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Corning's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Corning Incorporated reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 3,814,831,000 kg CO2e, comprising 662,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,152,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. For 2023, the company disclosed total emissions of about 3,831,327,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 727,468,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,103,859,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Corning does not currently report Scope 3 emissions data. Corning has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2028, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target aligns with a 1.5°C future scenario, demonstrating Corning's commitment to climate action. Additionally, Corning plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 17.5% by 2028, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution. These commitments are part of Corning's broader sustainability strategy and have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these goals, with progress being monitored to ensure alignment with its reduction targets.
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| 2005 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 289,236,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 722,884,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Corning's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Corning's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 25% last year and decreased by approximately 26% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 54% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Corning'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.
Corning has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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