- Reducing emissions intensity from fleet operations.
- Scope 3 emissions understanding and reduction.
- Rapid electrification of fleet due to availability and cost of electric heavy-duty trucks.
Beacon Building Products
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Beacon Building Products disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 100.1K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) + 15507 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 5600 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2 market-based) + 870 metric tons CO2e (biogenic). By scope: Scope 1: 100.1K metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 21.1K metric tons CO2e (location and market based). 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
100.1K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1) + 15507 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 5600 metric tons CO2e (Scope 2 market-based) + 870 metric tons CO2e (biogenic)
2023
Renewable Energy
5% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
~219 megaliters (~58 M gallons)
2023
Waste
~24 thousand tons non-hazardous waste, ~3 thousand tons diverted
2023
Energy Use
Approximately 1.7 million GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 100.1K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.1K metric tons CO2e (location and market based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Launched Building Better for the Environment campaign to drive branch-level behavior change towards energy conservation.
- Entered community solar contracts to power approximately 35 branches.
- Procured renewable electricity via Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
- Improved warehouse layouts and optimized pick paths to reduce fuel consumption.
- Upgraded 85% of tractor fleet, reducing average age by three years.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce emissions intensity by 50% by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetySustainable Business PracticesCustomer ExperiencesEmployee Well-beingDiversity, Equity, and InclusionCommunity EngagementEnvironmental ImpactGovernance