Tennant Co

Common Name
Tennant
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
4,500
Ticker
TNC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Tennant Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of cleaning solutions and equipment. Specializing in products such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums, carpet extractors, and industrial clean...

Tennant's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Tennant 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).

Tennant has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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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 Tennant’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Tennant's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Tennant's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Tennant's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2021
b. Tennant's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2021

Insights into Tennant's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tennant amounted to 33,019 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 Tennant increased by 0.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Tennant's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202406.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e+7%-4%-2%+5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tennant's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tennant were 23,937 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Tennant reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Tennant's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Tennant's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Tennant's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Tennant reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 947 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,082 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Tennant reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Tennant's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 19.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

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

What methodology does Tennant use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Tennant's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202403 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Tennant's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Tennant reported 634,178 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 Tennant includes a breakdown across 7 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

Tennant's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+12%-2%-1%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tennant's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Tennant reported total Scope 3 emissions of 634,178 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 35.16% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 64.84% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Tennant reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Tennant's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Tennant 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tennant disclose?

In 2024, Tennant reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

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

What are the main sources of Tennant's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Tennant's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 411,229 tCO₂e (64.84%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 168,060 tCO₂e (26.5%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 43,876 tCO₂e (6.92%)

Tennant's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(26.5%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(6.9%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(64.8%)

Insights into Tennant’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Tennant reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 23,937 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,287 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 18.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Tennant's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,0005,00020,000200,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Emerson ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,492Scope 1 Intensity: 3.71 tCO2e/$MOtis WorldwideYear: 2024Scope 1: 120,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,261Scope 1 Intensity: 8.43 tCO2e/$MParker-HannifinYear: 2023Scope 1: 127,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,065Scope 1 Intensity: 6.66 tCO2e/$MEnproYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,394 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,049Scope 1 Intensity: 10.86 tCO2e/$MRegal RexnordYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,149 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,034Scope 1 Intensity: 10.13 tCO2e/$MKadantYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,053Scope 1 Intensity: 28.84 tCO2e/$MAMETEKYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,941Scope 1 Intensity: 4.28 tCO2e/$MGates IndustrialYear: 2024Scope 1: 106,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,408Scope 1 Intensity: 31.16 tCO2e/$MIDEXYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,269Scope 1 Intensity: 5.24 tCO2e/$MXylemYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,221 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,364Scope 1 Intensity: 10.35 tCO2e/$MITTYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,283Scope 1 Intensity: 9.84 tCO2e/$MIllinois Tool WorksYear: 2024Scope 1: 129,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,898Scope 1 Intensity: 8.15 tCO2e/$MGenerac HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,296Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MCumminsYear: 2023Scope 1: 294,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,065Scope 1 Intensity: 8.66 tCO2e/$MIngersoll Rand IncYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,235Scope 1 Intensity: 5.38 tCO2e/$MDonaldsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 23,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,431Scope 1 Intensity: 6.94 tCO2e/$MGracoYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,247 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,196Scope 1 Intensity: 6.49 tCO2e/$MNordsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,629Scope 1 Intensity: 2.28 tCO2e/$MRockwell AutomationYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,604 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,264Scope 1 Intensity: 3.22 tCO2e/$MMiddlebyYear: 2021Scope 1: 17,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,251Scope 1 Intensity: 5.46 tCO2e/$MGE VernovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 226,811 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,935Scope 1 Intensity: 6.49 tCO2e/$MCraneYear: 2023Scope 1: 13,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,086Scope 1 Intensity: 6.70 tCO2e/$MA O SmithYear: 2019Scope 1: 71,824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,993Scope 1 Intensity: 24.00 tCO2e/$MTennantYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,287Scope 1 Intensity: 18.60 tCO2e/$M

How does Tennant's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Tennant reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 18.6 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.94 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Tennant rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Tennant ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Tennant among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Tennant's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Tennant reported a total carbon footprint of 667,197 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.6% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Tennant's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.59%. a

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