- Reducing GHG emissions
- Improving energy efficiency
- Reducing water consumption in water-stressed regions
- Managing supply chain risks
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ethical and environmental standards
Worthington Industries, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Worthington Industries, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 303.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined CY2021). By scope: Scope 1: 143.0K tCO2e (CY2021); Scope 2: 147.6K tCO2e (CY2021). 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
303.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined CY2021)
2022
Renewable Energy
0.17% (CY2021)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.4M m3 (CY2021)
2022
Waste
365.5K metric tons (CY2021)
2022
Energy Use
3.9M GJ (CY2021)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 143.0K tCO2e (CY2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 147.6K tCO2e (CY2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Maize facility reduced waste sent to landfills by 10% (over 4,000 tons diverted)
- Jefferson facility reduced VOC emissions by 3,200 lbs per year
- 96% diversion rate of total waste diverted from landfills
- Delta facility completed a pickle line tension leveler upgrade to reduce energy usage
- Corporate headquarters installed a solar panel system expected to offset 17% of building's electricity usage
- Austria facility signed a three-year power purchasing agreement to source renewable electricity, expected to reduce GHG emissions by over 6,000 MT CO2e per year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Human Capital ManagementDiversity, Equity and InclusionOccupational Health and SafetyPhilanthropy and VolunteerismBoard Governance and OversightEthics and IntegrityRisk ManagementResponsible Supply ChainEnvironmental Management SystemGHG and Non-GHG EmissionsWaste and Water ManagementProduct Safety and Innovation