JELD-WEN Cuts Emissions and Waste as It Pushes Toward Net-Zero Goals
Event summary
- JELD-WEN reported a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2021.
- Manufacturing waste sent to landfill dropped by 45% over the same period.
- Total recordable incident rate (TRIR) improved by 21% year-over-year.
- Supplier compliance with Global Wood Sourcing Policy rose by 11% annually.
The big picture
JELD-WEN’s progress aligns with a broader manufacturing sector shift toward stringent ESG targets, particularly as regulatory scrutiny on carbon footprints intensifies. The company’s focus on operational safety and responsible sourcing also reflects growing investor demand for supply chain accountability in building materials.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether JELD-WEN can sustain its pace of emissions and waste reductions amid global supply chain volatility.
- Regulatory Alignment
- How the company’s adherence to GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks positions it for evolving ESG disclosure requirements.
- Industry Benchmarking
- The pace at which competitors in building materials adopt similar net-zero commitments and transparency measures.