MSA Safety Inc
MSA Safety's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, MSA Safety 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, MSA Safety has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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. | 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 MSA Safety's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of MSA Safety amounted to 17,131 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 MSA Safety decreased by 6.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
MSA Safety's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are MSA Safety's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of MSA Safety were 4,096 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has MSA Safety reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, MSA Safety's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), MSA Safety's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are MSA Safety's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, MSA Safety reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,961 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,035 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has MSA Safety reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), MSA Safety's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that MSA Safety's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does MSA Safety use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, MSA Safety reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
MSA Safety's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into MSA Safety’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, MSA Safety reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,096 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,808 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.27 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
MSA Safety's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does MSA Safety's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, MSA Safety reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.86, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does MSA Safety rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, MSA Safety ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places MSA Safety among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a