Sonepar

Sonepar, a French company in the distribution and trade services of electricity sector, has disclosed its carbon emissions and climate commitments.

In 2025, Sonepar's total reported greenhouse gas emissions are approximately 35.02 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 117 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 24 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 34.86 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 include use of sold products (30.88 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (1.48 billion kg CO2e).

Looking back, in 2024, Sonepar reported total emissions of approximately 39.23 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of 154 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 37 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 39.04 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 47.14 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 143 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at 37 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 46.96 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, Sonepar's total emissions were approximately 45.34 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 129 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 45.15 billion kg CO2e.

Sonepar has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.39% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Sonepar aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe, also from a 2019 base year. These near-term targets are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Sonepar also states a long-term goal to achieve global carbon neutrality by 2050, aiming to accelerate the market adoption of clean energy solutions and a circular economy. These commitments and emissions data are inherited from its parent company, Sonepar SAS.