Grainger PLC
Grainger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Grainger completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Grainger 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Grainger's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Grainger in 2023.
NaNInsights into Grainger's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Grainger reported 2,434 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 2023 disclosure of Grainger includes a breakdown across 1 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.a
Grainger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Grainger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Grainger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,434 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
Compared to the previous year (2022), Grainger's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Grainger's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Grainger disclose?
In 2023, Grainger 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 Grainger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Grainger's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 2,434 tCO₂e (100%)