- Potential physical risks to communities from climate change (severe storms, wildfires).
- Market risks inherent in the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
- Securing critical materials vulnerable to supply chain disruption.
Generac Holdings Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Generac Holdings Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 60.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 34.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 26.5K 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
60.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
28%
of total energy
Water Usage
320.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
20.1K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
758.9K GJ/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). | 34.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 26.5K 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 | 60.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 63.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions from 63,133 metric tons CO2e in 2022 to 60,814 metric tons CO2e in 2023.
- Improved hazardous waste recycling rate from 19% to 39.61%.
- Increased non-hazardous waste recycling rate from 87% to 90% in Wisconsin.
- Reduced wood and eliminated metals in Guardian Series Home Standby Unit packaging, resulting in easier unpacking and recycling.
- ecobee thermostats delivered over 8.5 TWh of energy savings, equivalent to removing over 335,000 gas-powered cars from the road.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy Management EcosystemsContinuity of PowerHuman Capital