- Supply chain disruptions
- Reducing embodied carbon footprint of products
Shaw Industries Group, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Shaw Industries Group, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.71 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 0.3 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents; Scope 2: 0.41 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents; Scope 3: 2.03 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents. 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
0.71 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (Scope 1 & 2)
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). | 0.3 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.41 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.03 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.71 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 0.81 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
| 2016 | 1.35 lbs. of CO2e per pound of finished product (2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational carbon footprint by 57% compared to 2010 (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions)
- Reduced water usage per pound of finished product by 48% compared to 2010
- Recycled nearly 1 billion pounds of carpet since 2006
- Turned more than 1.8 billion recycled plastic bottles into flooring in 2023
- Invested in wind farm to reduce operational footprint by ~15%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water intensity by 50% compared to 2010
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero operations by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2)
- Reduce embodied carbon footprint of modular products made in the U.S. by 50% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health & WellbeingClimate ChangeCircularityPeopleSupply Chain