Corning Inc

Common Name
Corning
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
56,300
Ticker
GLW
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Corning Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials. With a legacy dating back to 1851, Corning's primary function is to innovate and produce materi...

Corning's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Corning completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Corning has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Corning’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Corning’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Corning's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2024
a. Corning's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2024
b. Corning's Sustainability Report 2022
b. Corning's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Corning's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2018
c. Corning's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2018

Insights into Corning's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Corning amounted to 3,814,830 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Corning decreased by 0.43%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Corning's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e+32%-6%-6%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Corning's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Corning were 662,190 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Corning reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Corning's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Corning's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Corning's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Corning reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,152,640 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Corning reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Corning's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Corning 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Corning use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Corning reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Corning's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Corning’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Corning reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 662,190 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,118 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 50.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Corning's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)JabilYear: 2023Scope 1: 55,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,701Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MCoherentYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,811 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,708Scope 1 Intensity: 10.58 tCO2e/$MToastYear: 2024Scope 1: 436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,960Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MFISYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,888 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,126Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MSalesforceYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,879Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MSuper Micro ComputerYear: 2022Scope 1: 4,223 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,196Scope 1 Intensity: 0.81 tCO2e/$MLeidos HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 28,183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,396Scope 1 Intensity: 1.96 tCO2e/$MCognizant Technology SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,639 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,737Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MHewlett Packard EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,126Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MTexas InstrumentsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,016,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,641Scope 1 Intensity: 64.96 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Micro DevicesYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,008 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,678Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MSanminaYear: 2021Scope 1: 137,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,738Scope 1 Intensity: 20.39 tCO2e/$MMicron TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,698,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,540Scope 1 Intensity: 173.65 tCO2e/$MPlexusYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,510 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,210Scope 1 Intensity: 2.02 tCO2e/$MLam ResearchYear: 2023Scope 1: 190,124 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,428Scope 1 Intensity: 10.91 tCO2e/$MAmphenolYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,271 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,223Scope 1 Intensity: 2.78 tCO2e/$MFlexYear: 2023Scope 1: 83,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,502Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MLittelfuseYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,110 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 16.03 tCO2e/$MIntuitYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,288Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MUniversal DisplayYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MFiservYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,146 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,093Scope 1 Intensity: 1.16 tCO2e/$MAdobeYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MAutomatic Data ProcessingYear: 2022Scope 1: 11,911 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,046Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MApplied MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 49,053 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,517Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MCorningYear: 2024Scope 1: 662,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,118Scope 1 Intensity: 50.48 tCO2e/$M

How does Corning's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Corning reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 50.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.61 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Corning rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Corning ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Corning among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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