Sysco Corp
Sysco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Sysco 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).
Sysco 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sysco's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sysco amounted to 1,317,676 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).
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sysco increased by 8.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Sysco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sysco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sysco were 1,064,620 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Sysco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sysco's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Sysco's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Sysco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Sysco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 227,420 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 253,056 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Sysco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sysco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 12.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Sysco's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sysco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Sysco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Sysco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Sysco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sysco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Sysco reported 75,045,720 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2022 disclosure of Sysco includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Sysco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sysco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Sysco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 75,045,720 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 96.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Sysco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sysco's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sysco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Sysco's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sysco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sysco disclose?
In 2022, Sysco reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Sysco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Sysco's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 63,736,000 tCOâ‚‚e (84.93%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 6,219,000 tCOâ‚‚e (8.29%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 2,243,000 tCOâ‚‚e (2.99%)
Sysco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sysco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Sysco reported a total carbon footprint of 76,363,396 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.14% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Sysco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.39%.