- Developing a reliable method to track certain Scope 1 emissions (fugitive emissions, fossil fuels, solvents).
- Contradictory definitions of “hazardous waste” across different jurisdictions.
- Tracking the weight of end-of-life material recovered.
Quanex Building Products Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Quanex Building Products Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 71.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 12.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 59.2K 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
71.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined)
2022
Renewable Energy
39.8%
of total energy
Water Usage
321.8K m3/year
2022
Energy Use
539.4K GJ/year
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). | 12.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 59.2K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 71.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Repurposed 3,187 metric tons of vinyl scrap that would have otherwise gone to the landfill.
- Used renewable wood waste to produce 83% of total energy requirements at four lumber drying operations.
- 39.8% of total energy consumed was derived from renewable sources (wind, solar, and wood waste).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)Supply Chain EthicsEmployee Health & SafetyGreenhouse Gas EmissionsRecycled Raw Material InputsRenewable EnergyWaste ReductionBoard DiversityData SecurityQuality SystemsShareholders RightsForeign CorruptionTCFD AlignmentPreparation for Circular EconomySupply RedundancySEC/ESG ReportingLandfill MinimizationERMEmployee EngagementGreen Certifications