Ww Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., based in the US and operating in the "Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers" industry, has reported its carbon emissions and outlined significant climate commitments.

Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2024, W.W. Grainger's total global emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) were approximately 42.4 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down as follows:

• Scope 1: Approximately 28 million kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion.
• Scope 2: Approximately 56 million kg CO2e (market-based).
• Scope 3: A substantial portion, approximately 41.5 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributors being the use of sold products (approximately 39 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 2 billion kg CO2e).

In 2023, their total global emissions were approximately 86 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 30 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of about 56 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

W.W. Grainger has established several key climate targets:

• Updated 2030 Target: The company has set a target to reduce its global absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This updated goal aligns with the Science-Based Targets initiative's guidelines for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
• Previous 2030 Target: Prior to the update, Grainger had a target to reduce its absolute global Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. The company announced it achieved this previous target seven years ahead of schedule, reducing emissions by 31% since 2018.
• Building Operations: There is a commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions from the operation of buildings by 2030.
• Historical Intensity Targets: In the past, Grainger had a target to reduce its North American Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity per unit of revenue by 33% by 2020, with a baseline from 2011.

W.W. Grainger is actively working towards these goals, with indications that they are on track to meet their near-term reduction targets.