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Sonepar

Sonepar, a leading global distributor of electrical products and services, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a key player in the electrical wholesale industry, focusing on sectors such as construction, industrial, and commercial markets. With a diverse portfolio that includes electrical equipment, automation solutions, and safety products, Sonepar distinguishes itself through its commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust network of subsidiaries and a strong market presence, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Sonepar's dedication to sustainability and digital transformation further solidifies its position as a forward-thinking leader in the electrical distribution sector.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Sonepar's score of 37 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sonepar's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sonepar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,196,000,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 47,143,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 154,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 37,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 39,005,000,000 kg CO2e. Sonepar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 and to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and 2 by 2025. Additionally, the company plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sonepar's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality, positioning itself as a leader in the electrical equipment distribution sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
60,000,000
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Scope 3
55,214,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sonepar's primary industry is Distribution and trade services of electricity, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sonepar is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sonepar is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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