- Reducing Scope 3 emissions across the value chain.
- Establishing water baselines for manufacturing facilities.
- Implementing comprehensive waste reduction strategies globally.
Tennant Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 (FY23) reporting, Tennant Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 696.7K mT CO2e (Scope 1 2 and material Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 21.8K mT CO2e; Scope 2: 837.4 mT CO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 674.1K mT CO2e (material scopes). 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
696.7K mT CO2e (Scope 1 2 and material Scope 3)
2024 (FY23)
Renewable Energy
92%
of total energy
Waste
2.0K metric tonnes
2024 (FY23)
Energy Use
20.6K MWh
2024 (FY23)
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024 (FY23))
| 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). | 21.8K mT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 837.4 mT CO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 674.1K mT CO2e (material scopes) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 (FY23) | 696.7K mT CO2e (Scope 1 2 and material Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 716.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 29.6K mT CO2e (2018 data) |
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 & 2 GHG emissions by 13% compared to 2021 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 3, category 11 (use of sold products) emissions by 8% compared to 2021 baseline.
- Increased renewable energy portfolio to 92% of total electricity consumed globally.
- Reduced emissions from global fleet by 8% compared to 2021 baseline.
- Golden Valley, MN manufacturing plant diverted over 99% of total waste generated away from landfill or incineration.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Establish water baselines for at least five manufacturing facilities by 2024.
- Conduct two ISO-compliant life-cycle assessments by 2024.
- Establish waste baselines for at least five manufacturing facilities by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 45% by 2030.
- Source 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
- Reduce emissions from global fleet by 40% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3, category 11 emissions by 45% by 2030.
- Increase representation of women in leadership positions globally to 33% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate & energyWater & chemical useCircular products & wasteEmployee successSocial impactShared spaces