General Electric Co
General Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, General 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).
General Electric has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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 General Electric's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of General Electric amounted to 701,372 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 General Electric decreased by 4.69%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
General Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are General Electric's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of General Electric were 283,359 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has General Electric reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, General Electric's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 78.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), General Electric's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are General Electric's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, General Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 261,563 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 418,013 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has General Electric reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), General Electric's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that General Electric 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does General Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, General Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
General Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into General Electric's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, General Electric reported 27,860,000 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 General Electric includes a breakdown across 1 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
General Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are General Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, General Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,860,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has General Electric reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, General Electric's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,090.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), General Electric's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that General Electric 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does General Electric disclose?
In 2024, General Electric reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of General Electric's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to General Electric's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 27,860,000 tCO₂e (100%)
General Electric's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into General Electric’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, General Electric reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 283,359 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 38,702 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
General Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does General Electric's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, General Electric reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.01 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does General Electric rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, General Electric ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
General Electric is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into General Electric's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, General Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 28,561,372 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.92% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to General Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.46%. a