MRC Global Inc
MRC Global's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, MRC Global 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).
MRC Global has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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 MRC Global's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MRC Global amounted to 21,497 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 MRC Global increased by 2.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
MRC Global's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MRC Global's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of MRC Global were 14,564 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has MRC Global reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MRC Global's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), MRC Global's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are MRC Global's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, MRC Global reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 780 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,933 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has MRC Global reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), MRC Global's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that MRC Global's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does MRC Global use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, MRC Global reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
MRC Global's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into MRC Global's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, MRC Global reported 984,857 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 MRC Global includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
MRC Global's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MRC Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, MRC Global reported total Scope 3 emissions of 984,857 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 95.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.86% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has MRC Global reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MRC Global's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 85.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does MRC Global disclose?
In 2024, MRC Global reported emissions for 8 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 MRC Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to MRC Global's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 884,035 tCO₂e (89.78%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 47,819 tCO₂e (4.86%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 31,209 tCO₂e (3.17%)
MRC Global's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into MRC Global’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, MRC Global reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,564 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,011 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.84 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
MRC Global's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does MRC Global's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, MRC Global reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.84 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 79.5, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does MRC Global rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, MRC Global ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places MRC Global among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into MRC Global's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, MRC Global reported a total carbon footprint of 1,006,354 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4,696.73% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to MRC Global's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.45%.a