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Lithia Motors Sustainability Profile

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Lithia Motors, Inc., a prominent player in the automotive retail industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across various operational regions, including the West Coast and Midwest. Lithia Motors primarily focuses on the sale of new and used vehicles, alongside offering automotive services and financing solutions. What sets Lithia apart is its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative digital retailing strategies, which enhance the buying experience. As one of the largest automotive retailers in the country, Lithia has achieved notable milestones, including a robust network of dealerships and a diverse inventory that caters to a wide range of consumer preferences. With a reputation for excellence, Lithia Motors continues to lead the market, adapting to the evolving needs of the automotive landscape.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Lithia Motors's score of 37 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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Lithia Motors's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Lithia Motors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,354,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 97,102,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 58,841,779,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, accounting for about 49,379,858,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 42,222,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 73,963,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 58,705,391,000 kg CO2e. Lithia Motors has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by the year 2030. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce overall emissions across its operations. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Lithia Motors, Inc. independently reports its emissions and climate commitments.

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202220232024
Scope 1
40,950,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
61,320,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lithia Motors's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lithia Motors's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lithia Motors'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 Lithia Motors is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lithia Motors's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lithia Motors's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 0% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
84%
Purchased Goods and Services
15%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Lithia Motors'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.

Lithia Motors has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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