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Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Illinois Tool Works Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 509.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 128.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 381.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
509.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
65%
of total energy
Water Usage
611.3K thousand U.S. gallons/year
2023
Waste
30.7K U.S. tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.5M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 128.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 381.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 509.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 505.5K metric tons CO2e |
| 2021 | 502.1K metric tons CO2e |
| 2020 | 541.2K metric tons CO2e |
| 2019 | 603.9K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- ~30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions compared with a 2021 baseline
- 65% of total electricity spend was on green electricity
- Completed 10+ solar projects, with 20+ projects in the due diligence phase
- ~31% of ITW’s revenue came from clean-tech products, up from 22% in 2017
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030, compared with a 2021 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Governance & EthicsEnvironmentPeopleCommunities