Tractor Supply Co
Tractor Supply's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 Tractor Supply's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tractor Supply amounted to 295,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tractor Supply increased by 15.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Tractor Supply's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tractor Supply's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tractor Supply were 87,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Tractor Supply reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Tractor Supply's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 30.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tractor Supply's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Tractor Supply's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Tractor Supply reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 175,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 208,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Tractor Supply reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tractor Supply's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 12.43% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Tractor Supply use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Tractor Supply reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Tractor Supply's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- 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 2023, Tractor Supply reported 23,141,000 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 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Tractor Supply's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tractor Supply's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Tractor Supply reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,141,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 36.59% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 63.41% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Tractor Supply's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tractor Supply disclose?
In 2023, Tractor Supply reported emissions for 10 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 Tractor Supply's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Tractor Supply's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 13,800,000 tCOâ‚‚e (59.63%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,682,000 tCOâ‚‚e (33.2%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 873,000 tCOâ‚‚e (3.77%)
Tractor Supply's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tractor Supply's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Tractor Supply reported a total carbon footprint of 23,436,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.91% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Tractor Supply's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.89%.