LKQ Corp
LKQ's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, LKQ 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).
LKQ 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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 LKQ's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of LKQ amounted to 297,060 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 LKQ decreased by 11.54%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
LKQ's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are LKQ's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of LKQ were 247,117 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has LKQ reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, LKQ's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), LKQ's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are LKQ's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, LKQ reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 49,943 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has LKQ reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), LKQ's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 22.38% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does LKQ use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, LKQ reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
LKQ's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into LKQ's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, LKQ reported 2,400,000 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 LKQ includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
LKQ's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are LKQ's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, LKQ reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,400,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does LKQ disclose?
In 2023, LKQ reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of LKQ's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to LKQ's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,400,000 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
LKQ's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into LKQ's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, LKQ reported a total carbon footprint of 2,697,060 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 703.18% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to LKQ's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.16%.