Eaton

Eaton, a company headquartered in Ireland operating in the Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. industry, reported approximately 5.97 billion kg CO2e in total greenhouse gas emissions for 2024. This figure includes about 183.75 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 517.73 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 5.26 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.

In 2023, Eaton's total emissions were approximately 59.41 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 193.86 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, approximately 488.85 million kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2, and around 58.45 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3. Notably, a significant portion of their 2023 Scope 3 emissions, about 51.83 billion kg CO2e, came from the use of sold products, and approximately 52.88 billion kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.

Eaton has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, Eaton commits to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 58.1% per USD value added within the same timeframe (2018-2030). Long-term targets include a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2018 base year, and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same period. The company also states a commitment to carbon neutrality for its own operations by 2030.