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Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts, a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1932, the company has established itself as a key player in providing high-quality automotive parts, accessories, and maintenance products. With a strong presence across North America, Advance Auto Parts operates thousands of stores and distribution centres, ensuring customers have access to essential automotive solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including batteries, brakes, and engine components, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. Notably, Advance Auto Parts has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its footprint through strategic acquisitions. As a trusted name in the industry, it continues to enhance its market position by focusing on innovation and customer satisfaction.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Advance Auto Parts's score of 27 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Advance Auto Parts's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Advance Auto Parts reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with a total of approximately 8,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, targeting a 30% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. In 2017, the company disclosed Scope 2 emissions of approximately 239,637,000 kg CO2e, which highlights the scale of their operational impact. The commitment to reduce emissions aligns with industry standards for climate action, specifically targeting reductions consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Advance Auto Parts's proactive approach to addressing climate change reflects its dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate practices within the automotive retail sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Advance Auto Parts's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Advance Auto Parts is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Advance Auto Parts 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
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