Owens Corning
Owens Corning's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Owens 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Owens Corning has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Owens Corning's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Owens Corning amounted to 2,942,742 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 Owens Corning decreased by 14.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Owens Corning's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Owens Corning's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Owens Corning were 1,662,166 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Owens Corning reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Owens Corning's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Owens Corning's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Owens Corning's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Owens Corning reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 746,601 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,280,576 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Owens Corning reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Owens Corning's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 14.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Owens Corning's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Owens Corning's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Owens Corning use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Owens Corning reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Owens Corning's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Owens Corning's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Owens Corning reported 6,257,178 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Owens Corning includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Owens Corning's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Owens Corning reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,257,178 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 92.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.43% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Owens Corning reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Owens Corning's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Owens Corning's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Owens Corning disclose?
In 2024, Owens Corning reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,217,099 tCO₂e (51.41%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 803,384 tCO₂e (12.84%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 780,252 tCO₂e (12.47%)
Owens Corning's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Owens Corning’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Owens Corning reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,662,166 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,975 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 151.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Owens Corning's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Owens Corning's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Owens Corning reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 151.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.06, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Owens Corning rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Owens 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 Owens Corning among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Owens Corning's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Owens Corning reported a total carbon footprint of 9,199,920 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.13% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Owens Corning's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 68.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 18.07%.a