Emerson Electric Co
Emerson Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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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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 Emerson Electric's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Emerson Electric amounted to 304,396 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Emerson Electric decreased by 5.92%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Emerson Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Emerson Electric's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Emerson Electric were 64,976 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Emerson Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Emerson Electric's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 64.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Emerson Electric's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Emerson Electric's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Emerson Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 124,950 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 239,420 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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 60.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does Emerson Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Emerson Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Emerson Electric reported 6,190,270 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 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Emerson Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Emerson Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Emerson Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,190,270 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 12.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 87.07% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Emerson Electric's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Emerson Electric disclose?
In 2024, Emerson Electric reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Emerson Electric's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,413,000 tCO₂e (85.64%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 335,220 tCO₂e (6.51%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 111,230 tCO₂e (2.16%)
Emerson Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Emerson Electric’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Emerson Electric reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,976 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,492 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Emerson Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Emerson Electric's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Emerson Electric reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.94 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Emerson Electric rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Emerson Electric ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Emerson Electric among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Emerson Electric's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Emerson Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 6,494,666 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.99% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Emerson Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.69%. a