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White Cap

White Cap, officially known as White Cap Supply Holdings, is a leading distributor of construction and industrial supplies, headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas. Established in 1976, the company has expanded its operations across the United States, serving major regions including the Midwest and Southeast. Specialising in a wide range of products, White Cap offers unique solutions in concrete, masonry, and safety equipment, catering to the diverse needs of contractors and builders. The company is recognised for its extensive inventory and exceptional customer service, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the construction industry. With a commitment to innovation and quality, White Cap has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its market presence. Today, it stands as a prominent player, dedicated to supporting the evolving demands of the construction sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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28

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

White Cap's score of 28 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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White Cap's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, White Cap reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,370,150,000 kg CO2e, comprising 33,805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 33,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,737,015,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2022, where they were 25,896,000 kg CO2e and 23,989,000 kg CO2e, respectively, while Scope 3 emissions decreased from 3,122,325,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 31,123,250,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined at about 111,187,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. White Cap's emissions data highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. The company is headquartered in GE and continues to navigate its climate commitments amidst growing industry pressures for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
82,303,000
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Scope 2
18,246,000
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Scope 3
5,187,186,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. White Cap's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. White Cap is headquartered in GE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

White Cap is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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