Sherwin-Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
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.  b | 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sherwin-Williams amounted to 700,323 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sherwin-Williams decreased by 0.79%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sherwin-Williams were 434,541 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 16.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sherwin-Williams's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.76%, 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 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 265,782 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sherwin-Williams reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sherwin-Williams's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 18.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sherwin-Williams's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) 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 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sherwin-Williams's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sherwin-Williams's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported 7,515,404 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 2023 disclosure of Sherwin-Williams includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, 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 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,515,404 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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
Has Sherwin-Williams reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 45,192.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sherwin-Williams disclose?
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported emissions for 6 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 2023, the largest contributors to Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,591,009.308 tCO₂e (87.7%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 526,078.28 tCO₂e (7%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 375,770.2 tCO₂e (5%)
Sherwin-Williams's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sherwin-Williams's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sherwin-Williams reported a total carbon footprint of 8,215,727 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,063.91% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sherwin-Williams's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.29%. a