- Supply chain disruptions
- Meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals
- Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce in a tight labor market.
Gentex Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Gentex Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.7K metric tons (Scope 1 and 2 combined). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
11.7K metric tons (Scope 1 and 2 combined)
2022
Renewable Energy
100% at James St. facility
of total energy
Water Usage
209.1M gallons
2022
Waste
12.7M lbs (Solid Waste to Landfill); 27539188 lbs (Solid Waste Recycled)
2022
Energy Use
173.2M kWh
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.7K metric tons (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
| 2021 | 109.0K metric tons (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Replaced all exterior lighting on the Michigan campus with LED fixtures, resulting in less energy consumption.
- Maintained 30 electric vehicle charging stations on its corporate campus, avoiding 69,581 kg in greenhouse gas emissions.
- Installed 5 new EV charging stations at the Erlenbach office.
- Transitioned to 100% renewable energy at the James St. manufacturing facility.
- Added a scrubber unit to manufacturing operations, reducing VOC air emissions by 4,493.69 lbs (2.25 tons).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 20% below 2020 landfill levels by 2026
- 60% below 2020 landfill levels by 2031
- 90% below 2020 landfill levels by 2041
- 100% recyclable, zero landfill waste by 2045
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral by 2049
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial ResponsibilityCorporate Governance