Climate Change

A shared and urgent responsibility

With the growing impact of climate change, our planet is experiencing more severe conditions. As droughts, fires and rising sea levels persist, we acknowledge the urgency of the situation and the need for collaborative action to preserve Earth’s resources. We’ve set ambitious goals to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30%. 

Our road map to reaching this target includes: 

  • Achieving reductions through operational efficiency and product design improvements 
  • Reducing emissions from natural gas combustion by upgrading to more efficient manufacturing equipment 
  • Exploring renewable electricity options where we operate, while expanding our portfolio of renewable energy options 

Our commitment to reducing emissions has been validated by the SBTi, whose science-based targets help companies establish a clear roadmap for reducing emissions. The SBTi reviews and approves these targets based on rigorous criteria. At Armstrong, our contributions are on track to limit global warming to well below the 2°C target.   


See our verification by SCS here.

 

Reduced Carbon Footprint

We aim to reduce our GHG emissions and increase our reliance on renewable electricity using targets based on climate science.

Targets
30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared with a 2019 baseline, in accordance with the SBTi, allowing us to meet a well below 2°C scenario.

100% of our electricity needs are sourced from renewable electricity.

Reduced Carbon Footprint

We aim to reduce our GHG emissions and increase our reliance on renewable electricity using targets based on climate science.

Targets
30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared with a 2019 baseline, in accordance with the SBTi, allowing us to meet a well below 2°C scenario.

100% of our electricity needs are sourced from renewable electricity.

Emissions Performance

Although our emissions increased from 2020 to 2021, which was due to COVID-19 related production decreases in 2020, they are lower than the 2019 baseline. We are reporting GHG intensity for the first time and have strategies in place to improve performance in the coming years.

Market-based Emissions†

SCOPE 1 Emissions
(metric tons CO2e)
8%
reduction since 2019

SCOPE 2 Emissions
(metric tons CO2e)
19%
reduction since 2019

Total SCOPE 1 and 2 Emissions
(metric tons CO2e)
12%
reduction since 2019

GHG Intensity for SCOPE 1, 2 & 3
(metric tons CO2e)
7%
reduction since 2019

† Location based emissions data can be found in the Appendix of our 2023 report.

Market-based Emissions†

SCOPE 1 Emissions
(metric tons CO2e)
8%
reduction since 2019

SCOPE 2 Emissions
(metric tons CO2e)
19%
reduction since 2019

Total SCOPE 1 and 2 Emissions
(metric tons CO2e)
12%
reduction since 2019

GHG Intensity for SCOPE 1, 2 & 3
(metric tons CO2e)
7%
reduction since 2019

† Location based emissions data can be found in the Appendix of our 2023 report.

Energy Performance

Our energy consumption is down slightly from our 2019 baseline.  Our 2023 report outlines some of the strategies in place focused on decreasing our energy usage and intensity over time.

Direct energy consumption
(MWh)
2019 1,179,000 MWh
2022 1,085,000 MWh

Indirect energy consumption
(MWh)
2019 260,000
2022 257,000

Energy intensity for Scope 1 & 2:
Mineral Fiber only (MWh/ft2 )
2019 1,530
2021 1,570

Climate Change Risks and Opportunities

Pursuing our Healthy Planet pillar objectives helps us address the range of climate-related risks and opportunities facing our company. For example: 

TOPIC RISKS OPPORTUNIEIS
Extreme Weather Events
  • Operational and supply chain disruptions
  • Increased demand for construction materials
  • Increased demand for weather-resistant products
Worker Health and Well-Being
  • Diminished worker productivity due to increased high-heat days
  • Disruption of operations and construction activity
  • Develop innovative products that support worker health and well-being
Regulations
  • Increased costs for energy, raw materials and  transportation
  • Added operational complexity
  • Competitive advantage due to successful  management of energy, raw materials and  transportation
Market Scrutiny of Environmental, Social and Governance Action Poor performance could lead to:
  • Decreased access to capital
  • Diminished competitive position and corporate reputation
  • Inability to attract or retain talent
 Positive performance could lead to:
  • Increased access to capital
  • Increased competitive position and corporate  reputation
  • Greater ability to attract and retain talent
  

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