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Trex Company, the world’s #1 brand of premium, sustainable, composite decking and railing, has been recognized as one of “America’s Climate Leaders 2026.” In a list published Wednesday by USA Today, Trex was named among 500 U.S. companies that are making measurable progress in reducing their carbon footprint and taking meaningful climate action.
To compile this year’s ranking, USA Today’s research partner, Statista, evaluated approximately 2,000 companies across industries with revenues exceeding $50 million and publicly available, verifiable emissions data. The list includes those organizations that achieved the greatest reduction in core emissions intensity between 2022 and 2024, specifically Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions relative to revenue.
“We are proud to be recognized as one of America’s Climate Leaders, which reflects the measurable progress we’ve made in reducing our operational footprint while continuing to grow our business,” said Amy Fernandez, senior VP chief legal officer, secretary and chief sustainability officer at Trex Company. “As Trex celebrates 30 years of innovation this year, this honor is especially meaningful as it underscores a legacy of sustainability that has been core to our business since day one.”
The USA Today recognition is the latest milestone in Trex’s three-decade sustainability journey. Since its founding, the company has been a pioneer in eco-friendly manufacturing, transforming reclaimed wood and recycled plastic film into high-performance outdoor products. The company uses more recycled and reclaimed material than any other decking brand and is one of the largest recyclers of polyethylene film in North America.
“At Trex, sustainability is not a standalone initiative; it’s embedded in how we innovate, manufacture and deliver products that help create more sustainable outdoor living spaces,” Fernandez added. “From sourcing recycled materials to advancing manufacturing efficiencies, we remain focused on driving solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and the planet.”
Formed in 1996, Trex has built its brand on innovation and environmental responsibility, transforming recycled wood and plastic film into durable, eco-friendly decking solutions.
About Trex Company
For more than 30 years, Trex Company has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world’s #1 brand of sustainable, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Boasting the industry’s strongest distribution network, Trex sells products through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole, and outdoor furniture–all marketed under the Trex brand. Based in Winchester, VA., Trex is proud to have been named America’s Most Trusted Outdoor Decking for the past six years (2021-2026). The company also holds a place on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies (2024 and 2025), was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek, ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor’s Business Daily, and named the Sustainable Brand Leader in the decking category by Green Builder Media for the 15th consecutive year. For more information, visit Trex.com.
