Sherwin-Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams 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).
Sherwin-Williams has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sherwin-Williams's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sherwin-Williams amounted to 695,974 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 Sherwin-Williams decreased by 0.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Sherwin-Williams's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sherwin-Williams's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sherwin-Williams were 439,037 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sherwin-Williams reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sherwin-Williams's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 17.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sherwin-Williams's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Sherwin-Williams's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 168,269 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 256,937 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Sherwin-Williams reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sherwin-Williams's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sherwin-Williams 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Sherwin-Williams use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Sherwin-Williams's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sherwin-Williams's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported 17,058,473 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 Sherwin-Williams includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,058,473 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 45.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 54.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sherwin-Williams reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 102,705.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 emissions increased by 126.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sherwin-Williams disclose?
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 8,967,133 tCO₂e (52.57%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,833,553 tCO₂e (40.06%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 536,878 tCO₂e (3.15%)
Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sherwin-Williams’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 439,037 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,098 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 19.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sherwin-Williams's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sherwin-Williams's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 19.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 61.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sherwin-Williams rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sherwin-Williams is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sherwin-Williams's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sherwin-Williams reported a total carbon footprint of 17,754,447 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 116.1% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Sherwin-Williams's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.47%. a