Lithia Motors Inc
Lithia Motors's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Lithia Motors 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).
Lithia Motors has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lithia Motors's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lithia Motors amounted to 134,637 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 Lithia Motors increased by 15.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Lithia Motors's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lithia Motors's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lithia Motors were 43,354 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Lithia Motors reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Lithia Motors's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 113.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lithia Motors's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Lithia Motors's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 97,102 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 91,283 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Lithia Motors reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Lithia Motors's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 151.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lithia Motors's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.32% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Lithia Motors use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Lithia Motors's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Lithia Motors's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported 58,841,779 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 Lithia Motors includes a breakdown across 9 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
Lithia Motors's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lithia Motors's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported total Scope 3 emissions of 58,841,779 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 15.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 84.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lithia Motors's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Lithia Motors's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lithia Motors disclose?
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Lithia Motors's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Lithia Motors's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 49,379,858 tCO₂e (83.92%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,559,464 tCO₂e (14.55%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 403,639 tCO₂e (0.69%)
Lithia Motors's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lithia Motors’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,354 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 36,189 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.2 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Lithia Motors's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Lithia Motors's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.96, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Lithia Motors rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Lithia Motors ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Lithia Motors among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Lithia Motors's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Lithia Motors reported a total carbon footprint of 58,976,416 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.26% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Lithia Motors's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.15%.a