Tractor Supply Co

Common Name
Tractor Supply
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
Employees
52,000
Ticker
TSCO
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Tractor Supply Company is a specialty retail company focused on serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, and rural lifestyle enthusiasts. Established in 1938 and headquartered in Brentwood...

Tractor Supply's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Tractor Supply 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).

Tractor Supply 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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-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 Tractor Supply’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Tractor Supply’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Tractor Supply's Corporate Citizenship Report 2024
a. Tractor Supply's Corporate Citizenship Report 2024
b. Tractor Supply's ESG Report 2020
b. Tractor Supply's ESG Report 2020

Insights into Tractor Supply's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tractor Supply amounted to 301,000 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 Tractor Supply increased by 2.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Tractor Supply's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e+1%-6%+7%+3%+24%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tractor Supply's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tractor Supply were 90,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Tractor Supply reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Tractor Supply's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 34.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Tractor Supply's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Tractor Supply's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Tractor Supply reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 194,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 211,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Tractor Supply reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

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

What methodology does Tractor Supply use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Tractor Supply's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Tractor Supply's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Tractor Supply reported 25,486,000 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 Tractor Supply 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

Tractor Supply's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202407 M14 M21 M28 MtCO2e+148%-6%-14%+13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Tractor Supply's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Tractor Supply reported total Scope 3 emissions of 25,486,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 31.52% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 68.48% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Tractor Supply's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.05%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tractor Supply disclose?

In 2024, Tractor Supply 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 Tractor Supply's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 16,480,000 tCO₂e (64.66%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,286,000 tCO₂e (28.59%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 973,000 tCO₂e (3.82%)

Tractor Supply's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(64.7%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(3.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(28.6%)

Insights into Tractor Supply’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Tractor Supply reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 90,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,883 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Tractor Supply's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00050,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Royal Caribbean CruisesYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,375,318 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,900Scope 1 Intensity: 386.71 tCO2e/$MUlta BeautyYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,207Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MDICK'S Sporting GoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 52,131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,368Scope 1 Intensity: 4.21 tCO2e/$MAcademy Sports and OutdoorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,933Scope 1 Intensity: 2.02 tCO2e/$MPetco Health and WellnessYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,432 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,255Scope 1 Intensity: 2.79 tCO2e/$MInternational PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,619Scope 1 Intensity: 336.54 tCO2e/$MCarmaxYear: 2024Scope 1: 136,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,536Scope 1 Intensity: 5.14 tCO2e/$MGenuine PartsYear: 2023Scope 1: 111,792 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,091Scope 1 Intensity: 4.84 tCO2e/$MAutozoneYear: 2024Scope 1: 268,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,490Scope 1 Intensity: 14.52 tCO2e/$MDR HortonYear: 2022Scope 1: 64,701 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,480Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MBooking HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,268 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MBest BuyYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,440 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,528Scope 1 Intensity: 5.04 tCO2e/$MMurphy USAYear: 2022Scope 1: 6,350 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,449Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MODPYear: 2023Scope 1: 44,202 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,831Scope 1 Intensity: 5.64 tCO2e/$MGoodyear Tire & RubberYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,389,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,878Scope 1 Intensity: 73.58 tCO2e/$MCarnivalYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,610,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,593Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MWilliams-SonomaYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,751Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MBath & Body WorksYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,429Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MCaseys General StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,833 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,863Scope 1 Intensity: 7.05 tCO2e/$MLennarYear: 2022Scope 1: 10,515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,670Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MO'Reilly AutomotiveYear: 2023Scope 1: 305,759 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,812Scope 1 Intensity: 19.34 tCO2e/$MLithia MotorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,354 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,189Scope 1 Intensity: 1.20 tCO2e/$MRoss StoresYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,376Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MKohlsYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,476Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MPultegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,949Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MTractor SupplyYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,883Scope 1 Intensity: 6.05 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Tractor Supply reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.79 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Tractor Supply rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Tractor Supply ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Tractor Supply is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Tractor Supply's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Tractor Supply reported a total carbon footprint of 25,787,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.9% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Tractor Supply's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.82%. a

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