Turning Ambition into Action: Gore’s 2026 Enterprise Sustainability Update
Oct 22, 2026
Our latest Enterprise Sustainability Update highlights our progress and performance from FY 2026, focusing on three key areas: environmental stewardship, social impact and purposeful innovation.
You’ll learn about product launches and material advancements that help us solve our customers’ greatest challenges. You’ll see snapshots of Associates giving back to the communities where we live and work. You’ll gain insights into recent renewable energy projects and the continued reduction of our carbon footprint.
“We've translated our sustainability priorities into meaningful action, with results that reflect the dedication and creativity of Associates,” says Gore sustainability leader Bernhard Kiehl. “Now our challenge is to build on that momentum and continue finding ways to make a difference.”
Some highlights in this edition:
100%
Renewable electricity sourced across our global manufacturing operations
64%
Reduction in our absolute market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to our 2016 baseline, surpassing our 2030 goal four years ahead of schedule
82%+
Research across the organization focused on new materials
170+
Innovation projects focused on environmental sustainability and human wellbeing
21,700+
Paid volunteer hours logged by Associates to support the communities where we live and work
$1.2 million
Raised for the United Way to benefit nonprofit causes
Read more about our purposeful innovations, carbon reduction progress and contribution to communities.