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Machinery and Equipment
US
updated 24 days ago

Genuine Parts

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Genuine Parts Company (GPC), a leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1928, GPC has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving a diverse clientele in the automotive, industrial, and office products sectors. The company is renowned for its extensive range of high-quality parts and services, including automotive components, industrial supplies, and electrical products. GPC's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the industry. With a rich history of innovation and growth, Genuine Parts continues to set benchmarks in the market, making it a formidable player in the global distribution landscape.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Genuine Parts's score of 39 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Genuine Parts's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Genuine Parts Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 232,711,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 111,792,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 344,503,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, when the company recorded approximately 217,836,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 117,797,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 335,633,000 kg CO2e. Genuine Parts has set long-term climate commitments, including net-zero targets that encompass all scopes of emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aim to cover 97% of its total investment and lending by invested capital as of 2022. The company is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the requirements to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data is sourced directly from Genuine Parts Company, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive parts industry.

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202120222023
Scope 1
242,817,000
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Scope 2
132,008,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Genuine Parts's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Genuine Parts is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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