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 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 79.14 , 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