Ferguson

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Ferguson doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 50

Ferguson has a DitchCarbon Score of 50, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects a balanced carbon intensity in comparison to industry standards. The company has room for improvement in reducing its carbon footprint to achieve a higher sustainability rating.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Ferguson is a company in the services industry, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Ferguson, located in the United States, benefits from a low carbon intensity rating in the region, indicating a smaller carbon footprint for its operations. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are positively influenced by the country’s overall lower environmental impact.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

6.15%

...this company is doing 6.15% better in emissions than the industry average.

Ferguson, founded in 1953 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, operates as the largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, as well as a major distributor of HVAC/R equipment, waterworks, and industrial products in the United States. With a robust network of over 1,400 locations, the company serves a diverse clientele across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Caribbean, boasting sales of $13.8 billion. Ferguson’s commitment to growth and customer service, bolstered by the financial backing of its parent company, UK-based Wolseley plc, has fueled its expansion into various business sectors.

Good news, Ferguson has set strong SBTi climate action goals

Ferguson has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from both direct operations and purchased energy. Their targets align with the ambitious goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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