- Shortage of HVAC technicians.
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, energy demand).
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Cybersecurity threats.
Carrier Global Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Carrier Global Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 458.6M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 158.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 214.1K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 458.2M tCO2e. 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
458.6M tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
12%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.6K ML
2023
Waste
63.1K metric tons
2023
Energy Use
4.2M GJ
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). | 158.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 214.1K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 458.2M tCO2e |
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 | 458.6M tCO2e |
| 2022 | 260.3M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 417.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 391.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 396.5K 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 Scope 1 emissions by 18%, with 27,574 tCO2e directly attributed to emission-reduction projects.
- Reduced operational emissions by 28,009 tCO2e (7%).
- Reduced energy consumption by 8% compared with 2021.
- Reduced refrigerant leaks by 40% relative to the previous year.
- Reduced emissions from natural gas consumption by 15% relative to 2022.
- 14 manufacturing sites achieved zero waste to landfill certification since 2020.
- Recycled more than 54,000 metric tons (87%) of industrial waste.
- Reduced overall waste generation by 9,488 metric tons (13%) compared with 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 (from 2021 baseline).
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 (from 2021 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutral operations by 2030.
- Reduce energy intensity by 10% across operations by 2030.
- Divert more than 95% of operational waste from landfill disposal by 2030.
- Help customers avoid more than 1 gigaton of GHG emissions by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipWaste ManagementSustainable InnovationWorkforce Diversity & InclusionEmployee Well-beingHealth & SafetyCorporate Social ResponsibilityResponsible Supply ChainsEthics & ComplianceGovernance