Emerson Electric Co
Emerson Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Emerson Electric 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).
Emerson Electric 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 Emerson Electric's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Emerson Electric amounted to 317,321 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Emerson Electric decreased by 7.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Emerson Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Emerson Electric's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Emerson Electric were 84,685 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Emerson Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Emerson Electric's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 53.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Emerson Electric's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Emerson Electric's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Emerson Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 130,825 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 232,636 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Emerson Electric reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Emerson Electric's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 61.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Emerson Electric's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Emerson Electric 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Emerson Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Emerson Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Emerson Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Emerson Electric's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Emerson Electric reported 204,148,010 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Emerson Electric includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Emerson Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Emerson Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Emerson Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 204,148,010 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Emerson Electric's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Emerson Electric disclose?
In 2023, Emerson Electric reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Emerson Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Emerson Electric's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 197,208,000 tCOâ‚‚e (97.1%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 5,301,700 tCOâ‚‚e (2.61%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 288,930 tCOâ‚‚e (0.14%)
Emerson Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Emerson Electric's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Emerson Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 204,465,331 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.59% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Emerson Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.11%.