Lawson Inc
Lawson's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Lawson 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).
Lawson has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lawson's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lawson amounted to 1,039,100 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 Lawson increased by 15.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Lawson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lawson's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lawson were 50,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Lawson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Lawson's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1,097.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lawson's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1,069.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Lawson's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Lawson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 988,800 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Lawson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Lawson's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lawson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lawson's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 10.26% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Lawson use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Lawson reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Lawson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Lawson's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Lawson reported 4,925,000 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 Lawson includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Lawson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lawson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Lawson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,925,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.4% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.6% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Lawson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Lawson's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Lawson's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Lawson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lawson disclose?
In 2023, Lawson reported emissions for 9 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 Lawson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Lawson's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,405,800 tCOâ‚‚e (89.46%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 150,600 tCOâ‚‚e (3.06%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 139,700 tCOâ‚‚e (2.84%)
Lawson's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lawson's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Lawson reported a total carbon footprint of 5,964,100 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.13% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Lawson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.58% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.58%.