Eaton

Eaton, an Electrical machinery and apparatus company headquartered in Ireland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57.5 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 183.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 451.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 56.9 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 193.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 488.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 65.9 billion kg CO2e.

Eaton has set ambitious climate commitments, with its near-term targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Eaton commits to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 58.1% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Eaton has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2018 baseline, and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same period. The company also aims for its operations to be carbon neutral by 2030.