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.
For more on our entity-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventory verification, see our SCS Global Services Footprint Verification Report.
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.
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
2023 1,094,000 MWh
Indirect energy consumption
(MWh)
2019 260,000
2023 250,000
Energy intensity for Scope 1 & 2:
Mineral Fiber only (MWh/ft2 )
2019 1,530
2023 1,610
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:
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| Market Scrutiny of Environmental, Social and Governance Action | Poor performance could lead to:
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Positive performance could lead to:
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