GATX Corp
GATX's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, GATX 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, GATX 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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 GATX's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GATX amounted to 25,627 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 GATX increased by 3.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
GATX's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GATX's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of GATX were 14,231 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has GATX reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, GATX's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that GATX's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), GATX's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are GATX's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, GATX reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,774 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 11,396 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has GATX reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, GATX's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 14.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), GATX's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 13.89% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does GATX use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, GATX reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
GATX's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into GATX’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, GATX reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,231 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,586 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
GATX's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does GATX's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, GATX reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 22.91 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does GATX rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, GATX ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
GATX is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a