- Slight decrease in the proportion of women in the U.S. workforce for a third consecutive year.
- Supply chain disruptions due to inclement weather.
- Increased operating costs due to emerging regulations.
Fastenal Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Fastenal Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 187.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 137.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 50.2K 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
187.6K tCO2e/year
2022
Energy Use
2.4M GJ/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 137.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 50.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 187.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 183.1K tCO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Received third-party certification to the ISO 14001 environmental management standards.
- Distribution centers in Washington state and Utah received ENERGY STAR certification.
- Increased waste diversion rate from 60.7% in 2021 to 70% in 2022.
- Reduced clean water consumption by 2% in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities from 2020 to 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 2 emissions intensity by 5% by 2025 relative to a base year of 2021.
📅 Medium-term
- Set science-based targets for all emissions within the next 3 years.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Empowering PeoplePreserving Our WorldServing as a Trusted Partner