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Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc

Common Name
Lincoln Electric Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Tools & Accessories
Employees
12,000
Ticker
LECO
Exchange
Nasdaq
Description
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of welding, cutting, and brazing products through its subsidiaries worldwide. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells a compreh...

Lincoln Electric Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Lincoln Electric Holdings 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Lincoln Electric Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
71,164a
69,164b
66,959b
Total Scope 2
Location-Based
119,828a
123,924b
119,901b
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
17.7525a
16.5005b
17.8025b
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a. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Lincoln Electric Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Lincoln Electric Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lincoln Electric Holdings amounted to 190,992 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 Lincoln Electric Holdings decreased by 1.09%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-22%+1%+21%+3%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lincoln Electric Holdings were 71,164 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Lincoln Electric Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Lincoln Electric Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Lincoln Electric Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 119,828 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Lincoln Electric Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lincoln Electric Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

What methodology does Lincoln Electric Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Lincoln Electric Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Lincoln Electric Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Lincoln Electric Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 71,164 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,009 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.75 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Lincoln Electric Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00050,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5001,0005,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Generac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,296Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MRegal RexnordYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,149 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,034Scope 1 Intensity: 10.13 tCO2e/$MMueller IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,769Scope 1 Intensity: 16.83 tCO2e/$MClean HarborsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,630,826 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,890Scope 1 Intensity: 276.88 tCO2e/$MNordsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,690Scope 1 Intensity: 2.11 tCO2e/$MIDEXYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,269Scope 1 Intensity: 5.24 tCO2e/$MITTYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,631Scope 1 Intensity: 5.25 tCO2e/$MBWX TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,704Scope 1 Intensity: 10.54 tCO2e/$MUL SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,870Scope 1 Intensity: 7.83 tCO2e/$MEquifaxYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,682Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MTechtronic IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 96,803 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,622Scope 1 Intensity: 6.62 tCO2e/$MSKFYear: 2025Scope 1: 51,199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,957Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$MDMG Mori Co LtdYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,535Scope 1 Intensity: 7.64 tCO2e/$MHusqvarnaYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,946 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,068Scope 1 Intensity: 3.94 tCO2e/$MMisumi GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,182 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,801Scope 1 Intensity: 2.21 tCO2e/$MDmg Mori AGYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,668 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,319Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MSFS GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,749 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,368Scope 1 Intensity: 7.94 tCO2e/$MMakitaYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,938 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,022Scope 1 Intensity: 3.97 tCO2e/$MKennametalYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,047Scope 1 Intensity: 15.14 tCO2e/$MStanley Black & DeckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,044 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,366Scope 1 Intensity: 6.58 tCO2e/$MToroYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,036 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,584Scope 1 Intensity: 7.21 tCO2e/$MTimkenYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,830 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,573Scope 1 Intensity: 24.45 tCO2e/$MSnap-OnYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,494 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,108Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$MLincoln Electric HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,009Scope 1 Intensity: 17.75 tCO2e/$M

How does Lincoln Electric Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Lincoln Electric Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.07, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Lincoln Electric Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Lincoln Electric Holdings ranked 22 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Lincoln Electric Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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