Arrow Electronics Inc
Arrow Electronics's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Arrow Electronics completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Arrow Electronics has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Arrow Electronics's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arrow Electronics amounted to 33,188 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arrow Electronics decreased by 11.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Arrow Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Arrow Electronics's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Arrow Electronics were 7,998 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Arrow Electronics reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Arrow Electronics's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arrow Electronics's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Arrow Electronics's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,960 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 25,190 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Arrow Electronics reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Arrow Electronics's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 17.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arrow Electronics's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.55% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Arrow Electronics use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Arrow Electronics's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Arrow Electronics's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported 7,640,254 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Arrow Electronics includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Arrow Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Arrow Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,640,254 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 70.59% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 29.41% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arrow Electronics's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Arrow Electronics disclose?
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Arrow Electronics's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Arrow Electronics's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,044,303 tCO₂e (66.02%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,235,091 tCO₂e (29.25%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 170,747 tCO₂e (2.23%)
Arrow Electronics's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Arrow Electronics’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,998 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 27,926 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Arrow Electronics's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Arrow Electronics's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.31 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Arrow Electronics rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Arrow Electronics ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Arrow Electronics is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Arrow Electronics's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Arrow Electronics reported a total carbon footprint of 7,673,442 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.59% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Arrow Electronics's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.33%. a