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H.B. Fuller Company
H.B. Fuller's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2019, H.B. Fuller 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
H.B. Fuller has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into H.B. Fuller's Operational Emissions
In 2019, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofH.B. Fuller amounted to176,069metric 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
H.B. Fuller's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are H.B. Fuller's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2019, the total Scope 1 emissions of H.B. Fuller were 77,629 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
What are H.B. Fuller's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 99,736 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 98,440 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does H.B. Fuller use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
H.B. Fuller's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into H.B. Fuller's Value Chain Emissions
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported 61,672 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2019 disclosure of H.B. Fuller includes a breakdown across 3of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
H.B. Fuller's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are H.B. Fuller's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported total Scope 3 emissions of 61,672 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does H.B. Fuller disclose?
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of H.B. Fuller's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2019, the largest contributors to H.B. Fuller's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 29,558 tCOâ‚‚e(47.93%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 28,570 tCOâ‚‚e(46.33%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,544 tCOâ‚‚e(5.75%)
H.B. Fuller's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into H.B. Fuller’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77,629 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,897 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 26.8 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
H.B. Fuller's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does H.B. Fuller's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 26.8 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 64.44, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does H.B. Fuller rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2019, H.B. Fuller ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
H.B. Fuller is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into H.B. Fuller's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2019, H.B. Fuller reported a total carbon footprint of 237,741 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.a
The largest contributor to H.B. Fuller's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 41.41% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 32.65%.a