Jeld-Wen Holding Inc. recently announced that it has been recognized as one of “America’s Climate Leaders” by USA Today and Statista. The list highlights U.S. companies that have demonstrated the greatest reductions in greenhouse gas emissions intensity.
“This recognition is a testament to Jeld-Wen’s progress toward creating lasting environmental impact while leading by example in the transition to a low-carbon future,” Jeld-Wen’s director of Global ESG Carolyn Payne said. “We are committed to climate action by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and driving sustainable innovations across our product portfolio.”
As outlined in its sustainability goals, officials say the company is committed to achieving net zero direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The strategy driving progress in this goal includes localized and large-scale energy efficiency projects, as well as implementing renewable energy solutions.
America’s Climate Leaders were selected through a multi-step process focused on analyzing data including emission reports for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, CDP ratings, environmental records and company revenue. Through this process, a year-over-year reduction in emissions intensity (compound annual reduction rate) was calculated for each company considered.
Jeld-Wen wasn’t the only company that would be familiar to [DWM] readers. Other fenestration-related companies that made the list include H.B. Fuller, Avery Dennison, Apogee, and Fortune Brands.