Corning
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 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 commitment aligns with a 1.5°C future scenario, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 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 targets reflect Corning's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, positioning the company as a responsible leader in the technology hardware and equipment sector.
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| 2005 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 289,236,000 | - | - | - | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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