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updated 14 days ago

Guardian Industries

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Guardian Industries, a leading global manufacturer, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1932, the company has established itself in the glass and building materials industry, with a strong focus on innovative solutions for residential and commercial applications. Guardian Industries is renowned for its high-performance glass products, including energy-efficient windows and advanced glazing systems. Their commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for quality and innovation, Guardian has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in design and environmental stewardship. As a key player in the industry, Guardian Industries continues to shape the future of building materials with its unique offerings and market leadership.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Guardian Industries's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Guardian Industries's score of 23 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Guardian Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Guardian Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,330,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 3. The breakdown of these emissions includes about 2,440,000 kg CO2e from business travel, approximately 708,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and around 3,135,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Currently, Guardian Industries has not established any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is sourced directly from Guardian Industries Corp. and is not cascaded from any parent organisation. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, the focus on Scope 3 emissions highlights the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their sustainability strategy.

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2020
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Scope 3
6,283,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Guardian Industries's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Guardian Industries is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Guardian Industries is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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