- Decreased scores in Associate Engagement and Leadership Capability Indices of the Gore Culture Survey, influenced by organizational changes.
- Water usage may impact available resources in water-stressed areas and in the Fabrics Division.
- Total reported waste generated was 64% higher than the previous year (partially due to improved data gathering).
W. L. Gore & Associates
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, W. L. Gore & Associates disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 107 ktCO2e/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
107 ktCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
44%
of total energy
Waste
8.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
496.0K MWh/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 ktCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 142 kt CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Arizona and Japan facilities shifted to 100% renewable electricity, cutting global scope 2 emissions by more than a third.
- Expanded waste monitoring to all countries with operations.
- Increased ISO 14001 certifications to 44% of facilities.
- 14% reduction in Fabrics scope 3 emissions.
- Launched consumer fabrics products made with expanded polyethylene (ePE) membranes, without intentionally added per and polyfluorinated substances.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 50% reduction in Gore’s scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 2025.
- Eliminate PFCs of Environmental Concern from our consumer fabrics portfolio by 2025.
- Improve global DART injury/illness rate by 5% in 2024 vs. 2023 baseline.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 60% reduction in Gore’s absolute scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 2030.
- Achieve 35% reduction in scope 3 carbon emissions in our Fabrics Division by 2030.
- Implement EOSH Management Systems certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 in all Gore manufacturing facilities by end of fiscal year 2027.
🔭 Long-term
- Work toward carbon neutrality by 2050 (scope 1 & 2 emissions).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
InnovationGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsProduct stewardship and chemicals managementTalent recruitment, retention and engagementEmployee & supplier diversityTransparency