Procter & Gamble Co

Common Name
Procter & Gamble
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
109,000
Ticker
PG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Website
us.pg.com
Description
Procter & Gamble Co. is a multinational consumer goods corporation renowned for its expansive portfolio of health, hygiene, and home products. As a key player in the consumer staples sector, P&G's pri...

Procter & Gamble's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Procter & Gamble 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).

Procter & Gamble has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Procter & Gamble’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Procter & Gamble's Verification report 2024
a. Procter & Gamble's Verification report 2024
b. Procter & Gamble's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
b. Procter & Gamble's Webpage captured from company’s website 2024
c. Procter & Gamble's Corporate Citizenship Report 2023
c. Procter & Gamble's Corporate Citizenship Report 2023
d. Procter & Gamble's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023
d. Procter & Gamble's Webpage captured from company’s website 2023
e. Procter & Gamble's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
e. Procter & Gamble's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
f. Procter & Gamble's Sustainability Report 2020
f. Procter & Gamble's Sustainability Report 2020

Insights into Procter & Gamble's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Procter & Gamble amounted to 4,215,473 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 Procter & Gamble decreased by 4.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a c

Procter & Gamble's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240600 k1.2 M1.8 M2.4 MtCO2e+3%0%+1%-4%-2%-6%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Procter & Gamble's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Procter & Gamble were 1,987,038 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Procter & Gamble reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Procter & Gamble's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a f

Compared to the previous year (2023), Procter & Gamble's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a c

What are Procter & Gamble's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 164,823 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,228,435 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Procter & Gamble reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Procter & Gamble's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Procter & Gamble 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a c

What methodology does Procter & Gamble use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Procter & Gamble's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240650 k1.3 M1.95 M2.6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Procter & Gamble's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported 168,127,823 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. b

The 2024 disclosure of Procter & Gamble includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. b

Procter & Gamble's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024065 M130 M195 M260 MtCO2e-21%-3%-10%-3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Procter & Gamble's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported total Scope 3 emissions of 168,127,823 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). b

Approximately 10.72% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 89.28% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Procter & Gamble's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Procter & Gamble 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. b d

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Procter & Gamble disclose?

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. b

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

What are the main sources of Procter & Gamble's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Procter & Gamble's Scope 3 emissions were: b

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 142,000,000 tCO₂e (84.46%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,400,000 tCO₂e (8.56%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 8,100,000 tCO₂e (4.82%)

Procter & Gamble's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(84.5%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(4.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(8.6%)

Insights into Procter & Gamble’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,987,038 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 84,039 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 23.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Procter & Gamble's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,00020,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00020,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Spectrum Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,919Scope 1 Intensity: 8.44 tCO2e/$MBunge GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,665,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,108Scope 1 Intensity: 31.37 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,554Scope 1 Intensity: 1.45 tCO2e/$MPhilip Morris InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 288,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,878Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$Melf BeautyYear: 2024Scope 1: 67 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,024Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MNewell BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 212,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,582Scope 1 Intensity: 28.02 tCO2e/$MPepsiCoYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,295,259 tCO2eRevenue: $M 91,854Scope 1 Intensity: 35.88 tCO2e/$MCloroxYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,389Scope 1 Intensity: 8.87 tCO2e/$MEdgewell Personal CareYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,391 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,252Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$MColgate-PalmoliveYear: 2023Scope 1: 217,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,457Scope 1 Intensity: 11.19 tCO2e/$MKrogerYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,288,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 150,039Scope 1 Intensity: 15.25 tCO2e/$MEstee Lauder CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,608Scope 1 Intensity: 2.35 tCO2e/$MKenvueYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.66 tCO2e/$MTurning Point BrandsYear: 2020Scope 1: 1,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 405Scope 1 Intensity: 4.89 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 125,035 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,432Scope 1 Intensity: 36.44 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MMondelez InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 875,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,441Scope 1 Intensity: 24.01 tCO2e/$MCoca-ColaYear: 2024Scope 1: 474,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,061Scope 1 Intensity: 10.08 tCO2e/$MWalmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648,126Scope 1 Intensity: 12.51 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 392,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,277Scope 1 Intensity: 31.97 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2022Scope 1: 197,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,999Scope 1 Intensity: 24.72 tCO2e/$MKimberly-ClarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,686,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,058Scope 1 Intensity: 84.06 tCO2e/$MChurch & DwightYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,486 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,107Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MProcter & GambleYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,987,038 tCO2eRevenue: $M 84,039Scope 1 Intensity: 23.64 tCO2e/$M

How does Procter & Gamble's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 23.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.03 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Procter & Gamble rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Procter & Gamble ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Procter & Gamble is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Procter & Gamble's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Procter & Gamble reported a total carbon footprint of 172,343,296 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.63% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b c d

The largest contributor to Procter & Gamble's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.29%. a b

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