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Genuine Parts Sustainability Profile

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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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44

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Genuine Parts's score of 44 is higher than 66% 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 2024, Genuine Parts Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 381,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 144,244,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 237,256,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 344,503,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 232,711,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 111,792,000 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 1.5°C pathway, with a near-term target set for 2030. 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 sustainability initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact while maintaining robust revenue, which was approximately USD 23.5 billion in 2024.

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Scope 1
242,817,000
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Scope 2
132,008,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Genuine Parts's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Genuine Parts's primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Genuine Parts's Location?

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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.

Genuine Parts's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Genuine Parts has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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