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Carmax Inc

Common Name
Carmax
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto & Truck Dealerships
Employees
30,048
Ticker
KMX
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
CarMax Inc. is the largest used-car retailer in the United States, revolutionizing the automotive sales industry with its no-haggle pricing model. This model offers customers a straightforward and tra...

Carmax's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Carmax 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Carmax has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Carmax’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Carmax's Responsibility Report 2025
a. Carmax's Responsibility Report 2025
b. Carmax's Responsibility Report 2024
b. Carmax's Responsibility Report 2024

Insights into Carmax's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCarmax amounted to225,948metric 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 Carmaxdecreased by 3.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Carmax's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+32%+6%+10%+12%+38%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Carmax's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Carmax were 136,393 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Carmax reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Carmax's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 130.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Carmax's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Carmax's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Carmax reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,503 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 89,555 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Carmax reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Carmax's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Carmax's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Carmax use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Carmax reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Carmax's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024035 k70 k105 k140 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Carmax’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Carmax reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 136,393 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 26,536 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.14 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Carmax's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000200,0002,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Tractor SupplyYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,883Scope 1 Intensity: 6.05 tCO2e/$MRoyal Caribbean CruisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,696,852 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,485Scope 1 Intensity: 345.58 tCO2e/$MBurlington StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,635Scope 1 Intensity: 3.99 tCO2e/$MValvolineYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,727 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,619Scope 1 Intensity: 13.42 tCO2e/$MMohawk IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,967,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,837Scope 1 Intensity: 181.56 tCO2e/$MUlta BeautyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,477 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,295Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MCrown HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 562,894 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,801Scope 1 Intensity: 47.70 tCO2e/$MDICK'S Sporting GoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 52,131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,368Scope 1 Intensity: 4.21 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MeBayYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,098 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,282Scope 1 Intensity: 0.50 tCO2e/$MMGM Resorts InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 224,425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,241Scope 1 Intensity: 13.02 tCO2e/$MInternational PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,619Scope 1 Intensity: 336.54 tCO2e/$MNikeYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 51,360Scope 1 Intensity: 1.12 tCO2e/$MRush EnterprisesYear: 2022Scope 1: 42,324 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,102Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MPenske Automotive GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,206 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.39 tCO2e/$MD.R. HortonYear: 2024Scope 1: 55,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,800Scope 1 Intensity: 1.50 tCO2e/$MBest BuyYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,440 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,528Scope 1 Intensity: 5.04 tCO2e/$MGapYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,086Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MLKQYear: 2024Scope 1: 258,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,355Scope 1 Intensity: 18.02 tCO2e/$MLearYear: 2024Scope 1: 75,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,306Scope 1 Intensity: 3.25 tCO2e/$MSealed AirYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,393Scope 1 Intensity: 29.30 tCO2e/$MDomino's PizzaYear: 2024Scope 1: 106,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,706Scope 1 Intensity: 22.59 tCO2e/$MGroup 1 AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,934Scope 1 Intensity: 9.55 tCO2e/$MLithia MotorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,189Scope 1 Intensity: 1.20 tCO2e/$MCarmaxYear: 2024Scope 1: 136,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,536Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$M

How does Carmax's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Carmax reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.14 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.5, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Carmax rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Carmax ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Carmax is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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