Staples Inc
Staples's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Staples 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).
However, Staples has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Staples's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Staples amounted to 68,093 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 Staples increased by 2.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Staples's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Staples's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Staples were 30,335 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Staples reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Staples's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Staples's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Staples's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Staples reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32,271 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 37,758 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Staples reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Staples's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Staples's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Staples's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Staples's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Staples use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Staples reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Staples's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Staples's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Staples reported 4,000,000 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 Staples includes a breakdown across 0 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
Staples's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Staples's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Staples reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Staples reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Staples's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Staples's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Staples's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Insights into Staples's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Staples reported a total carbon footprint of 4,068,093 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.9% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Staples's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.93%.a