Grafton

Grafton's reported carbon emissions

Grafton, a company operating in the wholesale trade and commission trade services sector (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles), headquartered in Ireland, has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. **Emissions Data:** * **2024:** Grafton reported total emissions of approximately 4.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising 32.4 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 2.4 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based) emissions. Scope 3 emissions were substantial, totalling approximately 3.95 billion kg CO2e, with "purchased goods and services" contributing about 1.08 billion kg CO2e and "use of sold products" accounting for approximately 2.68 billion kg CO2e. * **2023:** While Scope 1 and 2 data were not provided for 2023, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 4.05 billion kg CO2e, with the majority from the "use of sold products" (approximately 2.32 billion kg CO2e) and "purchased goods and services" (approximately 1.36 billion kg CO2e). * **2022:** Total emissions were approximately 52.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 38.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were approximately 13.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2.61 billion kg CO2e. * **2021:** Total emissions were approximately 55.9 million kg CO2e (location-based), with Scope 1 emissions at about 40.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 15.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2.94 billion kg CO2e. * **2020:** Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 42.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 31.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 11.1 million kg CO2e. * **2018:** Total emissions were approximately 90.4 million kg CO2e, consisting of 69.7 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 20.7 million kg CO2e in Scope 2. * **2017:** Total emissions were approximately 84.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 61 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 23.6 million kg CO2e. * **2016:** Total emissions were approximately 87.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 61.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 26.1 million kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Grafton has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with a 1.5°C pathway. * **Near-term targets (by 2030, from a 2021 base year):** * A reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions of 48.5%. * A reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products (covering sold fossil fuels) of 42%. * A reduction in all other absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions of 42%. * **Long-term targets (by 2050, from a 2021 base year):** * A reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions of 90%. * A reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions of 90%. **Reduction Achievements:** * In 2022, Grafton achieved a 3% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions. They exceeded their target of a 2% reduction relative to revenue, achieving an 11% reduction. * By 2024, Grafton reported a 38.6% reduction in absolute market-based Greenhouse Gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 compared to the 2021 base year.