- Four more lost-time safety incidents in 2021 than the previous year.
- Need to further reduce water usage to meet 25% reduction goal.
- Need to further reduce solid waste to meet 25% reduction goal and achieve zero waste to landfill.
Milliken & Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Milliken & Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 489.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 280.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 209.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.6M tCO2e/year. 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
489.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
4.96%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.1B gal/year
2021
Waste
100.2M lbs/year
2021
Energy Use
2.0M MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 280.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 209.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Eliminated coal as a primary fuel source through a $25 million investment in cogeneration, resulting in a 4.7% reduction in waste and a 9.2% reduction in GHG emissions.
- Reduced waste by 8% through thermal drying of sludge.
- Achieved 98% of the goal to increase renewable energy use to 100,000 MWh.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce indexed greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025
- Reduce indexed solid waste by 25% by 2025
- Zero waste to landfill by 2025
- Reduce indexed water usage by 25% by 2025
- Increase renewable energy use to 100,000 MWh by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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