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GCC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, GCC 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).
GCC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into GCC's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GCC amounted to 3,646,000 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 GCC decreased by 4.78%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
GCC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GCC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of GCC were 3,386,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has GCC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GCC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), GCC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are GCC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, GCC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 212,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 260,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has GCC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), GCC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that GCC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does GCC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, GCC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
GCC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into GCC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, GCC reported 1,141,000 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 GCC includes a breakdown across 5 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.
GCC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GCC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, GCC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,141,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 14.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 85.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has GCC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, GCC's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that GCC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), GCC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that GCC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GCC disclose?
In 2023, GCC reported emissions for 5 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 GCC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to GCC's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 970,000 tCOâ‚‚e (85.09%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 79,000 tCOâ‚‚e (6.93%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 51,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.47%)
GCC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into GCC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, GCC reported a total carbon footprint of 4,787,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.6% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to GCC's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 70.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 23.84%.