Clorox Co
Clorox's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Clorox 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).
Clorox has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clorox's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clorox amounted to 224,396 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clorox decreased by 6.16%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Clorox's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clorox's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clorox were 65,504 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Clorox reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Clorox's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clorox's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clorox's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Clorox's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Clorox reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,888 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 158,892 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Clorox reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Clorox's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 20.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clorox's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Clorox 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Clorox use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Clorox reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Clorox's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Clorox's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Clorox reported 3,111,421 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 2023 disclosure of Clorox includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Clorox's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clorox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Clorox reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,111,421 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 82.27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 17.73% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Clorox reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Clorox's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 911.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clorox's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clorox 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Clorox disclose?
In 2023, Clorox reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Clorox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Clorox's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,987,757 tCO₂e (63.89%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 371,044 tCO₂e (11.93%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 276,828 tCO₂e (8.9%)
Clorox's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Clorox’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Clorox reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,504 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,389 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Clorox's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Clorox's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Clorox reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 16.64 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Clorox rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Clorox ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Clorox is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Clorox's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Clorox reported a total carbon footprint of 3,335,817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.48% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Clorox's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.76%. a