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AutoZone Sustainability Profile

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AutoZone, officially known as AutoZone, Inc., is a leading retailer in the automotive parts and accessories industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1979, the company has established a significant presence across North America, with thousands of locations primarily in the US, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Specialising in automotive replacement parts, maintenance items, and accessories, AutoZone is renowned for its extensive inventory and knowledgeable staff. The company offers unique services such as free battery testing and a user-friendly online platform for parts lookup, enhancing the customer experience. With a strong market position, AutoZone has consistently been recognised for its commitment to quality and customer service, making it a trusted name among DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics alike.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

AutoZone's score of 32 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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AutoZone's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AutoZone's carbon emissions in the US totalled approximately 199,695,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 32,578,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions (stationary combustion) and about 167,116,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity). This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. Comparatively, in 2022, AutoZone reported total emissions of about 211,505,000 kg CO2e in the US, indicating a slight reduction in emissions year-on-year. The 2022 breakdown included approximately 38,381,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 173,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, AutoZone has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from AutoZone, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. Overall, while AutoZone has made strides in emissions reporting, further commitments and reduction initiatives would enhance their climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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Scope 2
186,677,000
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How Carbon Intensive is AutoZone's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. AutoZone's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is AutoZone's Location?

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

AutoZone's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

AutoZone has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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