Copart, Inc., a leading player in the automotive auction industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as a premier platform for the sale, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and their respective parts and accessories.
Specialising in online vehicle auctions, Copart offers a unique inventory of salvage and clean title vehicles, catering to both individual buyers and businesses. Its innovative bidding system and extensive network of locations set it apart in the competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Copart has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth in membership and a robust online presence, making it a trusted name in the automotive sector.
-8 vs industry average
Copart, Inc.’s score of 29 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Copart, Inc.?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Retail Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Retail Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Copart, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Copart, Inc., headquartered in the US and operating in the sale, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles and their parts, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. For 2024, Copart recorded approximately 91.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 13.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 78.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 14.2 million kg CO2e. Prior to this, for 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 60.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 13.5 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 55.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 13.4 million kg CO2e. Copart has made significant climate commitments, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company, through an entity referred to as "Copar BV," has committed to a near-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2023 base year. This target is consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Copart has also committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions. The SBTi targets are for an SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) classification and were approved via a streamlined validation route.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Copart, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Copart, Inc. yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
1 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisations
Copart, Inc.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Copart, Inc.’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project