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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

How does White Cap's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

33

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

White Cap's score of 33 is higher than 84% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3,737,015,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, 33,805,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, and 33,752,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2022, where the company recorded about 3,122,325,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, 25,896,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, and 23,989,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. The data indicates that White Cap has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, highlighting its commitment to transparency in its climate impact reporting. Overall, while White Cap's emissions have increased, the absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards.

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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
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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 very 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. This request for White Cap is in GE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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White Cap is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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