Copart, Inc., a leading online vehicle auction company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Founded in 1982, Copart has revolutionised the automotive auction industry by providing a platform that connects buyers and sellers of salvage and clean title vehicles. The company offers a diverse range of services, including online bidding and vehicle storage, making it a unique player in the market. Copart's innovative technology and user-friendly interface have positioned it as a top choice for both individual buyers and businesses seeking to acquire vehicles efficiently. With a strong market presence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Copart continues to set industry standards and achieve significant milestones in the automotive auction sector.
How does Copart, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Copart, Inc.'s score of 29 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Copart, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 91,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 13,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 78,800,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 14,200,000 kg CO2e. Over the past three years, the company has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 60,700,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 2 emissions from approximately 13,500,000 kg CO2e. Copart, Inc. has set ambitious reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the global goal to limit warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Copart's dedication to climate action. As of now, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions, indicating a potential area for future focus. Overall, Copart, Inc. is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while navigating the challenges of increasing operational emissions.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Copart, Inc. 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.
