WW Grainger Inc
WW Grainger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, WW Grainger 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into WW Grainger's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WW Grainger amounted to 96,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WW Grainger decreased by 2.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
WW Grainger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WW Grainger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of WW Grainger were 30,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has WW Grainger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, WW Grainger's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), WW Grainger's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are WW Grainger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, WW Grainger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 66,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has WW Grainger reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, WW Grainger's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 27.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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. a b
What methodology does WW Grainger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, WW Grainger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,478 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.82 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 2023, WW Grainger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.78 , 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 2023, WW Grainger ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
WW Grainger is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a