Pentair PLC
Pentair's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Pentair 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).
Pentair has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Pentair's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Pentair amounted to 95,683.3 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 Pentair decreased by 19.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Pentair's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pentair's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Pentair were 35,156.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Pentair reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Pentair's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pentair's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 37.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Pentair's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Pentair reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,328.3 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 60,526.8 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Pentair reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Pentair's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 21.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Pentair's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Pentair's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Pentair use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Pentair reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Pentair's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Pentair's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Pentair reported 38,346,392.4 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 Pentair includes a breakdown across 12 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
Pentair's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Pentair's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Pentair reported total Scope 3 emissions of 38,346,392.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 2.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Pentair disclose?
In 2024, Pentair reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Pentair's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Pentair's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 37,286,606.7 tCO₂e (97.24%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 905,910.3 tCO₂e (2.36%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 44,880.1 tCO₂e (0.12%)
Pentair's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Pentair’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Pentair reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,156.5 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,083 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.61 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Pentair's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Pentair's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Pentair reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.33, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Pentair rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Pentair ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Pentair is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Pentair's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Pentair reported a total carbon footprint of 38,442,075.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 32,079.76% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Pentair's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.16%.a