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O'Reilly Automotive Inc

Common Name

O'Reilly Automotive

Country

United States

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Auto Parts

Employees

93,419

Ticker

ORLY

Exchange

NASDAQ/NGS

Website

corporate.oreillyauto.com

Description

O'Reilly Automotive Inc. is a prominent player in the automotive aftermarket industry, primarily operating as a retailer of automotive parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United ... Show more

O'Reilly Automotive's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive 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).

O'Reilly Automotive 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
Total Scope 1 Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 2 Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
Market-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the market-based method, which reflects contractual instruments such as supplier-specific emission factors or renewable energy certificates (RECs).	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Location-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the location-based method, which reflects average emission factors of the local grid.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 3 All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, outside of Scope 1 and 2. This includes both upstream and downstream activities.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Categories of Scope 3 (8 categories)
Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1) Emissions from the extraction, production, and transportation of goods and services purchased by the company.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Capital Goods (Cat. 2) Emissions from the production and delivery of long-term capital assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3) Emissions related to the production of fuels and energy purchased by the company that are not included in Scope 1 or 2 (e.g. extraction, refining, transport).	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4) Emissions from third-party logistics and transportation of purchased products, raw materials, or components to the company.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5) Emissions from the treatment and disposal of waste generated in company operations, handled by third parties.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) Emissions from employee commuting between their homes and their worksites, including personal and public transport.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11) Emissions that occur during the use of goods and services sold by the company, especially for energy-using products.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12) Emissions from the waste treatment and disposal of products after consumer use.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

This table provides a simplified preview of selected GHG emissions data points. To access the complete dataset with full disclosures, detailed breakdowns, and source traceability, create a free account to view purchase options.

Insights into O'Reilly Automotive's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of O'Reilly Automotive amounted to 520,362 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 O'Reilly Automotive increased by 1.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 1
Year-over-Year Change

What are O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of O'Reilly Automotive were 305,759 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Has O'Reilly Automotive reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 214,603 tCO₂e using the market-based method.

Has O'Reilly Automotive reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that O'Reilly Automotive 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that O'Reilly Automotive 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does O'Reilly Automotive use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.

O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into O'Reilly Automotive's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive reported 2,827,771 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of O'Reilly Automotive includes a breakdown across 8 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

O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 3
Year-over-Year Change

What are O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,827,771 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Approximately 82% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has O'Reilly Automotive reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that O'Reilly Automotive 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does O'Reilly Automotive disclose?

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 3 emissions were:

Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,583,551.76 tCO₂e (56%)
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 452,443.36 tCO₂e (16%)
Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 197,943.97 tCO₂e (7%)

O'Reilly Automotive's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Insights into O'Reilly Automotive's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive reported a total carbon footprint of 3,348,133 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 552.73% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to O'Reilly Automotive's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.13%.

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