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Carmax

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CarMax, Inc., a leading player in the automotive retail industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, CarMax revolutionised the car-buying experience by introducing a no-haggle pricing model, making it easier for consumers to purchase used vehicles. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including the East Coast and the South, CarMax operates over 200 locations nationwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including vehicle sales, financing, and trade-ins, all underpinned by a commitment to customer satisfaction. CarMax's unique approach to transparency and quality assurance has positioned it as a trusted name in the market. Notable achievements include being recognised as one of the Fortune 500 companies, reflecting its significant impact and success in the automotive sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Carmax's score of 31 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carmax's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, CarMax reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 136,393,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 21,503,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 123,896,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 141,982,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 47,817,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 172,799,000 kg CO2e. CarMax has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025, using a 2018 baseline. This target is part of their near-term strategy, with a long-term goal of achieving an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. The company is currently on track to meet its five-year target for Scope 1 emissions reduction. CarMax's emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organisation. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the automotive retail sector.

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124,917,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carmax's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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 Carmax is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Carmax is not participating in any 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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