Copart Inc
Copart's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Copart 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, Copart has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Copart's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Copart amounted to 105,500 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 Copart increased by 13.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Copart's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Copart's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Copart were 91,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Copart reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Copart's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 64.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copart's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Copart's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Copart reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,700 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Copart reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Copart's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Copart's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Copart's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Copart's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Copart use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Copart reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Copart's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Copart’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Copart reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91,800 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,237 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.67 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Copart's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Copart's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Copart reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.35, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Copart rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Copart ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Copart is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a