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Hb Fuller

H.B. Fuller Company, commonly known as Hb Fuller, is a leading global adhesive manufacturer headquartered in the United States. Established in 1887, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in adhesives, sealants, and coatings, Hb Fuller serves diverse industries, including packaging, construction, and automotive. The company is renowned for its innovative product offerings, such as hot melt adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesives, which are designed to enhance performance and sustainability. With a strong market position, Hb Fuller has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence and sustainability initiatives. Their commitment to quality and innovation solidifies their reputation as a trusted partner in the adhesive industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hb Fuller's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Hb Fuller's score of 28 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hb Fuller's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, H.B. Fuller reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 58,365,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 80,610,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,610,372,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes emissions from purchased goods and services, which alone accounted for about 1,610,372,000 kg CO2e. H.B. Fuller has set ambitious targets to reduce its GHG emissions. The company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2014 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within their operations. The company has also disclosed its GHG intensity metrics, reporting a targeted emissions intensity of approximately 142,400 kg CO2e per metric ton of production for the year 2025. This indicates a focus on improving efficiency and reducing emissions relative to production output. Overall, H.B. Fuller is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its climate commitments and performance.

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2023
Scope 1
58,365,000
Scope 2
80,610,000
Scope 3
1,610,372,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hb Fuller's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hb Fuller is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hb Fuller is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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