- Climate change impacts (droughts, fires, rising sea levels)
- Growing global waste problem
- Complex evolving sustainability goals
- Ergonomic issues in the workplace
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 284.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 198.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 86.0K tCO2e/year (market-based). 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
284.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
17%
of total energy
Water Usage
699 million gallons/year
2023
Waste
20.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.3M MWh/year
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). | 198.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 86.0K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
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 | 284.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2022 | 284.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 234.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions by 21% compared with a 2019 baseline.
- Launched Ultima® Templok® ceiling panels, the first product in a portfolio of energy-saving ceiling solutions.
- Increased partnerships to source waste fiber, diverting 4,500 tons of dry fiber from landfills.
- Expanded Johnstown facility with a new wastewater treatment facility that returns clean water to the local community.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce water intensity of products by 20% by 2030
- Achieve 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030
- Source 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce absolute waste from operations by 50% by 2030
- Have 50% of products with a viable path to be recycled, reused or repurposed by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Healthy and Circular ProductsHealthy PlanetThriving People and Communities