- Increased fleet activity leading to a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions
- Challenges in full electrification of fleet due to lack of adequate public charging infrastructure and battery life for large vehicles
- Scope 3 emissions being a larger contributor to carbon footprint than Scopes 1 and 2
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Sherwin-Williams Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 700.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 434.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 265.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 7.5M 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
700.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
0.13%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.9M m3/year
2023
Waste
333.2 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.5K 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). | 434.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 265.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.5M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 700.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 710.3K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 621.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Expanded our use of on-site solar energy in North America
- Entered into a virtual power purchase agreement that added up to 320,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy to the grid
- Upgraded LED lighting kits for all paint store color displays
- Reduced waste by 3,033 MT through various initiatives
- Reduced waste disposal intensity by 12% compared to the 2019 baseline
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce recordable case rate to 0.8 by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030
- Increase electricity from renewable sources to 50% of total usage by 2030
- Increase operational energy efficiency by 20% by 2030
- Reduce waste disposal intensity by 25% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate and CarbonProduct StewardshipLife Cycle AssessmentOccupational Health and SafetyTalent Acquisition and Employee Engagement