CHICAGO, Feb. 22,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USG Corporation ("USG"), an
industry-leading manufacturer of building materials and innovative
solutions, announces that the Science Based Targets initiative
(SBTi) approved its 2030 emission reduction targets. USG is one of
just a few companies in the U.S. building-product sector that has
signed onto SBTi, and the approval is a significant step
towards the company's commitment to building a sustainable
future.
"USG is committed to using sustainability as a lens to think
about our products, our processes, and our impact on the world,"
said Chris Griffin, President and
CEO, USG Corporation. "Our heritage is one of responsibility
and environmental stewardship. We are intensely focused on
innovating and manufacturing in a manner that minimizes
environmental impact while preserving natural resources for future
generations. As we look toward building a more sustainable
future, I am incredibly proud of our 2030 Sustainability goals and
the approval of our ambitious SBTi targets."
Transforming its footprint by reducing emissions is one of four
sustainability goals that the company announced in 2022. USG's
other goals include enhancing customer well-being by creating
healthier and more sustainable products, delivering a circular
economy with the creation of recycling programs for jobsite waste,
and putting people first by ensuring a physically safe and healthy
work environment for all employees.
"When it comes to sustainability, USG is an industry leader with
a proactive approach to climate change," Griffin adds. "There is
much work to be done, but we acknowledge our duty in acting
sustainably at all levels to ensure a greener future."
Science based targets are targets aimed at reducing greenhouse
gas emissions. USG has signed on to reduce carbon emissions from
manufacturing (Scope 1 and 2) at the WB-2°C (well below 2°C) level,
which equates to a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by
2030. USG has also committed to reducing carbon emissions
associated with purchased raw materials and services,
transportation and waste generation (Scope 3) by 15% within the
same period.
About USG Corporation
USG Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of building
products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, USG serves construction markets
worldwide through its Gypsum and Ceilings businesses in the U.S.,
Canada, and Latin America. USG wall, ceiling, flooring,
sheathing, roofing, and interior finishing products enable
customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and
play. For additional information, visit www.usg.com
About SBTi
With the goal of a low-carbon economy in mind, SBTi is a program
for companies to make a public commitment to play their part in
meeting the requirements to reduce global warming. The initiative
is a collaboration among the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the
United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute
(WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The SBTi call to
action is one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments. For
additional information, visit www.sciencebasedtargets.org
Contact:
USG Corporation
Kathleen Prause
(312) 436-6607
kprause@usg.com
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