Rexel SA
Rexel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Rexel 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).
Rexel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rexel's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rexel amounted to 100,858 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 Rexel decreased by 1.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Rexel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rexel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rexel were 72,515 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Rexel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Rexel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rexel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Rexel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rexel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,225 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 28,343 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Rexel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rexel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rexel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Rexel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Rexel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Rexel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rexel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Rexel reported 64,387,526 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 Rexel includes a breakdown across 10 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. a
Rexel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rexel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rexel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 64,387,526 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 19.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Rexel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Rexel's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 71.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rexel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rexel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rexel disclose?
In 2024, Rexel 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 Rexel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rexel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 51,286,457 tCO₂e (79.65%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,341,511 tCO₂e (17.61%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 766,406 tCO₂e (1.19%)
Rexel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rexel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rexel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 72,515 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,068 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Rexel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rexel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Rexel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.8 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Rexel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rexel ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Rexel among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Rexel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Rexel reported a total carbon footprint of 64,488,384 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.19% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Rexel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.11%. a