Sherwin Williams Sustainability Profile
Sherwin-Williams Company, a leading name in the paint and coatings industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1866, the company has established a strong presence across North America and beyond, providing innovative solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Renowned for its extensive range of high-quality paints, stains, and coatings, Sherwin-Williams stands out with its commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and environmental stewardship. With a robust market position, Sherwin-Williams continues to be a trusted choice for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, offering unique products that cater to diverse needs while ensuring superior performance and durability.
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Sherwin Williams's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 17,058,473,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 439,037,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 168,269,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 17,058,473,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 607,306,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 434,541,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 265,782,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 700,323,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Sherwin-Williams has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions in the near term, with progress being monitored and reported in their sustainability reports. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from The Sherwin-Williams Company, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Sherwin-Williams continues to focus on sustainability initiatives as part of its corporate responsibility strategy.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 430,114,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 280,152,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sherwin Williams's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sherwin Williams's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sherwin Williams'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.
Sherwin Williams has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
