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LKQ Corporation: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

LKQ Corporation, a US-based company operating in the machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29) sector, has reported the following greenhouse gas emissions data:

In 2025, LKQ's total global emissions were approximately 77,000,000 kg CO2e. This comprised:

• Scope 1 emissions: approximately 4,312,000 kg CO2e
• Scope 2 emissions: approximately 14,938,000 kg CO2e
• Scope 3 emissions: approximately 57,750,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being purchased goods and services (33,110,000 kg CO2e), business travel (5,698,000 kg CO2e), and fuel and energy-related activities (6,853,000 kg CO2e).

In 2024, LKQ reported global emissions totalling approximately 2,253,349,000 kg CO2e. This included:

• Scope 1 emissions: approximately 258,692,000 kg CO2e
• Scope 2 emissions: approximately 53,287,000 kg CO2e (market-based)
• Scope 3 emissions: approximately 1,941,370,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the most significant category at approximately 1,579,174,000 kg CO2e.

In 2023, the company's global emissions were approximately 2,744,088,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions, specifically purchased goods and services, accounting for the majority at approximately 2,419,694,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Targets:

LKQ Corporation has established several climate-related commitments:

• Net Zero by 2050: The company aims to achieve net zero emissions across its operations by 2050. This commitment covers Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
• Intensity Reduction Target: LKQ is working towards a 30% intensity reduction in global Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline, relative to revenue. This target is being pursued through the use of renewable energy, operational efficiency improvements, and innovation.

The company's GHG intensity per net revenue was reported as 0.0259 in 2022 and 0.0221 in 2023, indicating a trend towards reduction.