Harley-Davidson Inc
Harley-Davidson's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Harley-Davidson 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).
Harley-Davidson has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Harley-Davidson's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Harley-Davidson amounted to 184,861 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Harley-Davidson decreased by 5.81%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Harley-Davidson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Harley-Davidson's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Harley-Davidson were 50,810 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Harley-Davidson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Harley-Davidson's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Harley-Davidson's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Harley-Davidson's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 134,051 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Harley-Davidson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Harley-Davidson's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 34.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Harley-Davidson's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Harley-Davidson's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Harley-Davidson use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Harley-Davidson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Harley-Davidson's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported 1,929,341.69 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 Harley-Davidson includes a breakdown across 3 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
Harley-Davidson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Harley-Davidson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,929,341.69 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Harley-Davidson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Harley-Davidson's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 62.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Harley-Davidson's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 17.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Harley-Davidson disclose?
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported emissions for 3 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 Harley-Davidson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Harley-Davidson's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,925,587 tCO₂e (99.81%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,967.13 tCO₂e (0.1%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 1,787.56 tCO₂e (0.09%)
Harley-Davidson's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Harley-Davidson’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,810 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,836 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.71 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Harley-Davidson's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Harley-Davidson's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.25, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Harley-Davidson rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Harley-Davidson ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Harley-Davidson is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Harley-Davidson's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Harley-Davidson reported a total carbon footprint of 2,114,202.69 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.24% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Harley-Davidson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.34%.a