- Scope 3 emissions from operations and businesses.
- Reducing waste footprint.
MSC Industrial Supply Co.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MSC Industrial Supply Co. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 42.4K tCO2e/year (FY23). By scope: Scope 1: 27.1K tCO2e/year (FY23); Scope 2: 15.3K tCO2e/year (FY23). 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
42.4K tCO2e/year (FY23)
2023
Water Usage
6.7M Gallons (FY23)
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). | 27.1K tCO2e/year (FY23) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.3K tCO2e/year (FY23) |
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 | 42.4K tCO2e/year (FY23) |
| 2021 | 14.5K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 from limited sources in 2021) |
| 2020 | 1.1K tCO2e/year (2020) |
| 2019 | 12.0K tCO2e/year (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Partnered with Total Waste Management provider to increase recycling and landfill diversion efforts.
- Recycled 1,455 tons of corrugated packaging at MSC CFCs.
- Recycled over 20,000 lbs of carbide since 2021.
- Achieved 100% enterprise-level data collection of Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions.
- Reduced 32 million kWh through sustainable metalworking solutions.
- Offered over 20,000 Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP).
- Implemented a new single-stream recycling program.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 80% recycling target across all major distribution centers.
📅 Medium-term
- ISO 45001 certification for Reno, NV and Harrisburg, PA CFCs in FY24.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Waste ReductionClimate ChangeEthical Supply Chain StewardshipPeople & Communities