- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition)
- Declining personal disposable income of consumers
- Shifting customer and product base
- Stress impacts on labor productivity
- Labor market disruption
- Raw material scarcity
- Stakeholder expectations for decarbonization
- Declining employee health
- Increased disruption and costs in the supply chain and operations
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 193.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 69.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 123.9K 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
193.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
4.2%
of total energy
Water Usage
904.5K m3/year
2023
Energy Use
2.2M 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). | 69.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 123.9K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 193.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 186.9K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 16% compared with the 2018 baseline
- Reduced energy intensity by 10% compared with the 2018 baseline
- Achieved a 76.5% waste recycling rate
- Achieved a 94% landfill avoidance rate
- Reduced water usage by 25% compared to the 2018 baseline
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 14% by 2025
- Achieve a 97% landfill avoidance rate by 2025
- Achieve an 80% recycling rate by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10% by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyGreenhouse Gas EmissionsEnergy IntensityRecyclingLandfill AvoidanceWater UsageClimate ChangeEmployee Health & SafetyEthical Corporate BehaviorWaste & Hazardous Materials ManagementWorkforce ManagementEmployee Diversity and InclusionCustomer Privacy/Data SecurityEnergy Management