WD-40 Co
WD-40's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, WD-40 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, WD-40 has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into WD-40's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WD-40 amounted to 693.2 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 2019, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WD-40 increased by 49.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
WD-40's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WD-40's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of WD-40 were 418.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
What are WD-40's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, WD-40 reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 275 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has WD-40 reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2019), WD-40's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 40.6% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does WD-40 use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, WD-40 reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
WD-40's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into WD-40’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, WD-40 reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 418.2 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 537 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.78 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
WD-40's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does WD-40's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, WD-40 reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.78 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 64.44, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does WD-40 rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, WD-40 ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places WD-40 among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a