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RB Global Sustainability Profile

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RB Global, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the asset management and auction industry. Founded in 2021, the company has quickly established itself as a trusted provider of innovative solutions for buying and selling assets across various sectors, including real estate, heavy equipment, and vehicles. With a strong operational presence in North America and expanding globally, RB Global offers a unique blend of technology-driven auction platforms and comprehensive asset management services. Their core offerings include live and online auctions, appraisal services, and asset recovery solutions, all designed to maximise value for clients. Recognised for its commitment to transparency and efficiency, RB Global has achieved significant milestones in a short span, positioning itself as a market leader in the auction space. The company continues to redefine industry standards, making it a preferred choice for businesses and individuals alike.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

RB Global's score of 53 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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RB Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, RB Global, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,740,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 46,333,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,045,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 2,694,591,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from the use of sold products (about 1,546,664,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 511,879,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, RB Global's emissions were notably higher, with total emissions reaching approximately 100,866,869,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 alone, alongside 120,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 23,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which is critical for understanding the company's overall carbon footprint. Despite the significant emissions figures, RB Global has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The data provided does not suggest any cascading of emissions data from a parent company, indicating that these figures are solely attributed to RB Global, Inc. Overall, RB Global's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint, while the lack of defined reduction strategies suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.

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20232024
Scope 1
120,901,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
23,938,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
100,866,869,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is RB Global's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. RB Global's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

RB Global's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

RB Global's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 97% last year and decreased by approximately 97% 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 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
57%
Purchased Goods and Services
19%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
11%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

RB Global'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.

RB Global 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
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