WW Grainger Inc
WW Grainger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, WW Grainger 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).
WW Grainger 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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Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into WW Grainger's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WW Grainger amounted to 90,000 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 WW Grainger decreased by 6.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
WW Grainger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WW Grainger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of WW Grainger were 28,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has WW Grainger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, WW Grainger's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year (2023), WW Grainger's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are WW Grainger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, WW Grainger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 62,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has WW Grainger reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, WW Grainger's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 23.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), WW Grainger's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WW Grainger's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does WW Grainger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, WW Grainger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
WW Grainger's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into WW Grainger's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, WW Grainger reported 41,996,000 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 WW Grainger includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
WW Grainger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WW Grainger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, WW Grainger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 41,996,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 6.01% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 93.99% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does WW Grainger disclose?
In 2024, WW Grainger 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 WW Grainger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to WW Grainger's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 39,000,000 tCO₂e (92.87%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,000,000 tCO₂e (4.76%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 473,000 tCO₂e (1.13%)
WW Grainger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into WW Grainger’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, WW Grainger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,168 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.63 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
WW Grainger's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does WW Grainger's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, WW Grainger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.81, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does WW Grainger rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, WW Grainger ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places WW Grainger among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into WW Grainger's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, WW Grainger reported a total carbon footprint of 42,086,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 43,739.58% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to WW Grainger's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.15%.a