- Scope 3 emissions from upstream and downstream activities account for a significant majority of total emissions.
- Potential for business disruption from extreme weather and natural disasters.
- Evolving regulatory landscape related to climate change and sustainability.
LKQ Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LKQ Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 297.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 3: 2.4 million mt CO2e/year (estimated Category 1). 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
297.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
3.8% of total energy use
of total energy
Waste
932 tons/year (scrap)
2023
Energy Use
4.4M GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.4 million mt CO2e/year (estimated Category 1) |
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 | 297.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 356.1K MT CO₂e |
| 2021 | 262.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 12% decrease in global Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared with the prior year; -22% reduction in Scope 2 emissions vs 2022 due to increased use of renewable electricity and property efficiency upgrades.
- Processed over 766,000 vehicles in 2023
- Remanufactured over one million items with a collective weight of nearly 26,500 metric tons of materials
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2025: Establish a published roadmap to achieve a 30% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030; achieve 73% participation in employee engagement surveys with a score of 76; increase global female representation to 20%.
📅 Medium-term
- By 2030: Reduce global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% compared to the 2021 baseline relative to revenue; achieve 78% participation in employee engagement surveys with a score of 78.
🔭 Long-term
- By 2050: Achieve net zero emissions across operations.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangePollutionCircular EconomyOwn WorkforceWorkers in the Value ChainConsumers and End-UsersBusiness Conduct