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RB Global Inc
RB Global's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, RB 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).
RB Global has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into RB Global's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRB Global amounted to60,746metric 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 RB Globaldecreased by 58.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
RB Global's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RB Global's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of RB Global were 46,333 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Compared to the previous year(2023), RB Global's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 61.68%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are RB Global's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, RB Global reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,045 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 14,413 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does RB Global use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, RB Global reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
RB 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 RB Global's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, RB Global reported 2,694,591 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of RB Global includes a breakdown across 10of 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.a
RB Global's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RB Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, RB Global reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,694,591 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 32.08%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 67.92%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), RB Global's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 97.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does RB Global disclose?
In 2024, RB Global reported emissions for 10 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 RB Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to RB Global's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,546,664 tCOâ‚‚e(57.4%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 511,879 tCOâ‚‚e(19%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 283,622 tCOâ‚‚e(10.53%)
RB Global's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into RB Global’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, RB Global reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46,333 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,284 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.81 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
RB Global's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does RB Global's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, RB Global reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.81 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.47, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does RB Global rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, RB Global ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
RB Global is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into RB Global's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, RB Global reported a total carbon footprint of 2,755,337 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 97.27% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to RB Global's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.68%.a