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Fireclay Tile measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.
Total 2024 GHG Emissions
11,974 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 2,901 gas-powered cars for one year
4.68 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Fireclay Tile's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Fireclay Tile attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Absolute Emissions (tCO2e)
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.
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Fireclay Tile is funding a portfolio of projects to support the climate transition. This portfolio includes specific actions within their operations, as well as projects elsewhere around the world.
Total climate funding
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As part of its climate transition planning, Fireclay Tile has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We are planning to re-engineer our clay body to be able to source more local materials.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q2 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
Retrofit all existing lighting with LEDs in newly acquired Spokane facility to reduce energy consumption.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q3 2023
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Energy use in controlled facilities
Action
Improve scheduling process for manufacturing in Spokane to reduce energy need per SF of tile production.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
We will develop a heat recovery system and make upgrades to dryers. Capturing exhausted heat and returning it to dryers, HVAC systems, and ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q2 2025
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
We will conduct a full scale energy and effiency audit for the Spokane facility to identify key opportunities and implementation plan relate ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We plan to conduct three LCAs on primary product lines to help identify material and manufacturing opportunities to reduce embodied carbon b ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We will install a new Blaauw kiln that is 50% more efficient.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2021
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We will create an onsite micro grid to better manage our electricity usage.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2022
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
Installing solar panels on site in our Aromas, CA operation to reduce emissions
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
Installation of new Handpainting electric kiln to reduce use of Skutt Kilns
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2022
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Engaging a packaging company on a full redesign of all packaging across the two manufacturing facilities. This will include efficiency impr ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
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