Armstrong World Industries, Inc. — a manufacturer of interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions — decreased its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% in 2024.
The company also lowered its market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions by 23% compared with a 2019 baseline in 2024 and announced that 28% of its electricity comes from renewable sources.
As detailed in its fifth annual Sustainability Report, Armstrong launched the Ultima® Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) ceiling panels, which reduce material-related carbon emissions by 43% compared with standard Armstrong Ultima® ceiling panels, and further expanded it Templok® Energy Saving Ceilings portfolio, providing more options for customers to reduce energy costs and operational carbon in buildings.
To offset remaining emissions, Armstrong has purchased verified carbon removal offsets, making all expected Ultima LEC sales carbon neutral through 2026. These panels contain 54% recycled content and can be recycled through the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program, further supporting the company’s circularity goals and the goals of customers. With the potential to earn LEED and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) credits, Ultima LEC panels offer a compelling value proposition for building owners looking to meet the highest sustainability standards.
The company seeks to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by achieving reductions through operational efficiency and product design improvements, reducing emissions from natural gas combustion by upgrading to more efficient manufacturing equipment, and exploring renewable electricity options.
“Sustainability has been a fundamental part of Armstrong since its founding 165 years ago and continues to be central to our value creation strategy,” said Vic Grizzle, President and CEO of AWI, in a statement. “This report reflects the dedication of our team to further embed sustainability throughout our operations and innovate products that support our customers’ sustainability goals. This includes our focus on innovative products, such as our Templok® Energy Saving Ceilings and Ultima® Low Embodied Carbon ceiling panels, which aim to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions generated by the construction and operations of buildings.”
AWI prepared its report in accordance with the GRI Standards and has also aligned its reporting with the following frameworks and standards: Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Construction Materials Standards, the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.