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Fastenal

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Fastenal Company, commonly known as Fastenal, is a leading distributor of industrial and construction supplies, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence across North America and beyond, with operations extending into Europe and Asia. Fastenal is renowned for its extensive inventory of fasteners, tools, and safety products, catering to a diverse range of industries. With a commitment to innovation, Fastenal has developed unique services such as vending solutions and inventory management systems, setting it apart in the competitive marketplace. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust network of over 3,200 locations, solidifying its position as a key player in the industrial supply sector. Fastenal's dedication to customer service and product availability continues to drive its success and growth in the industry.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Fastenal's score of 43 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fastenal's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Fastenal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 130,852,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 39,077,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 169,929,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This data reflects their global operations and is part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability. Fastenal has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. This long-term goal was announced in 2021, with the company currently exploring the development of a transition plan to achieve this target. Additionally, they have committed to reducing their Scope 2 emissions intensity by 45% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Fastenal Company, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. Fastenal's proactive approach to climate commitments positions them as a responsible player in the industry, focusing on significant reductions in their carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in their reporting.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
110,830,870
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Scope 2
72,667,010
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fastenal's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Fastenal is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Fastenal 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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