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Clorox Co
Clorox's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clorox's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofClorox amounted to219,166metric 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 Cloroxdecreased by 2.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Clorox's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clorox's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clorox were 69,998 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Clorox reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clorox's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8.55%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Clorox's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Clorox's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Clorox reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,729 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 149,168 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Clorox reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clorox's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 12.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.ab
What methodology does Clorox use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Clorox reported 3,264,625 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Clorox includes a breakdown across 11of 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
Clorox's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clorox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Clorox reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,264,625 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 81.32%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.68%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Clorox reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clorox's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 1,050.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Clorox's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clorox's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Clorox disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Clorox's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,208,009 tCOâ‚‚e(67.63%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 308,015 tCOâ‚‚e(9.43%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 301,708 tCOâ‚‚e(9.24%)
Clorox's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Clorox’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Clorox reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,998 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,093 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.87 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Clorox reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.87 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.26, 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 2024, Clorox ranked 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Clorox reported a total carbon footprint of 3,483,791 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.44% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Clorox's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.28%.a