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Genuine Parts

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Genuine Parts'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.

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Genuine Parts's score of 39 is higher than 95% 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 344,503,000 kg CO2e, comprising 232,711,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 111,792,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting, which includes all facilities and operations globally. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, engaging a leading sustainability partner in 2021 to calculate its first global GHG footprint. This initiative aims to establish a comprehensive carbon abatement strategy, with specific reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions set for the near term, targeting the years 2023 to 2025. Genuine Parts is also aligned with long-term net-zero goals, with a commitment to reduce emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their efforts are part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
97,300,000
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Scope 2
146,056,743.14
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Scope 3
194,500,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Genuine Parts 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.

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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