Fastenal Co
Fastenal's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Fastenal 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, Fastenal 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 |
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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Fastenal's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Fastenal amounted to 166,722 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 Fastenal decreased by 1.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Fastenal's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Fastenal's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Fastenal were 128,284 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Fastenal reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Fastenal's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fastenal's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Fastenal's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Fastenal reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,304 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 38,438 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Fastenal reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Fastenal's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 47.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fastenal's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Fastenal 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Fastenal use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Fastenal reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Fastenal's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Fastenal’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Fastenal reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 128,284 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,546 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Fastenal's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Fastenal's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Fastenal reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.76 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Fastenal rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Fastenal ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Fastenal among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a