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 31 is lower than 44% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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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 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Copart, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Copart, Inc., headquartered in the US and operating within the motor vehicle sales and repair industry, has reported its carbon emissions.
In 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 91.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 13.7 million kg CO2e. For the prior year, 2023, Copart reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 78.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 14.2 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 60.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions around 13.5 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 55.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 13.4 million kg CO2e. For 2025, Scope 3 emissions from investments were reported at approximately 414,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 109,000 kg CO2e.
Copart, Inc. (through Copar BV) has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. These include a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as a base year. Similarly, absolute Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions are targeted for a 42% reduction by 2030 from the same 2023 base year. These targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C and are approved using a streamlined validation route for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The company also commits to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions.
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Copart, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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