Owens Corning
Owens Corning's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 9 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Owens Corning amounted to 3,283,358 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Owens Corning decreased by 6.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Owens Corning's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Owens Corning's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Owens Corning were 2,074,156 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Owens Corning reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Owens Corning's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Owens Corning's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Owens Corning's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Owens Corning reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 634,149 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,209,202 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Owens Corning reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Owens Corning's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.97%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Owens Corning use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Owens Corning reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Owens Corning reported 4,661,469 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Owens Corning includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Owens Corning's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Owens Corning reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,661,469 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 86.52% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.48% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Owens Corning reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Owens Corning 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Owens Corning disclose?
In 2023, Owens Corning reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Owens Corning's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,410,048 tCOâ‚‚e (51.7%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 749,257 tCOâ‚‚e (16.07%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 444,740 tCOâ‚‚e (9.54%)
Owens Corning's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Owens Corning's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Owens Corning reported a total carbon footprint of 7,944,827 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.04% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Owens Corning's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 58.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 26.11%.