- Climate change risks and opportunities (physical and transition risks)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Skilled trades labor shortage
The Home Depot, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-01-30 to 2024-01-28 reporting, The Home Depot, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 128.5M tCO2e (Scope 3 Category 11). By scope: Scope 1: 629.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.0M tCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 1.4M tCO2e (Category 11). 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
128.5M tCO2e (Scope 3 Category 11)
2023-01-30 to 2024-01-28
Renewable Energy
31% (of total electricity needs across the U.S. and Canada)
of total energy
Waste
768.1K MT (Nonhazardous waste generated)
2023-01-30 to 2024-01-28
Energy Use
2.8M MWh (Electricity purchased)
2023-01-30 to 2024-01-28
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-01-30 to 2024-01-28)
| 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). | 629.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.0M tCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.4M tCO2e (Category 11) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-30 to 2024-01-28 | 128.5M tCO2e (Scope 3 Category 11) |
| 2022 | 1.6M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 1.6M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2016 | 4.5B tCO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
| 2015 | 4.5 million metric tons |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced U.S. store electricity use by approximately 1% year-over-year.
- Achieved goal to exclude EPS foam and PVC film from new private-brand packaging.
- Helped U.S. customers save nearly $1 billion on their utility bills through the purchase of energy-efficient products.
- Expanded rooftop solar installations to 99 facilities.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Motivate top-tier strategic suppliers to have a business-relevant publicly stated sustainability goal by 2025
- Help customers save $600 million in energy costs by 2026
- Help customers reduce water use by 100 billion gallons by 2026
- All new private-brand patio and home decor products will exclude added PFAS chemicals by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scopes 1 and 2 emissions 42% by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 Category 11 emissions 42% by 2030
- 90% of forklifts in our major U.S. distribution centers will be hydrogen-powered by 2029
- 85% of U.S. & Canadian sales in push mowers and handheld outdoor lawn equipment will be in rechargeable battery technology by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Produce/procure 100% renewable electricity equivalent to the electricity needs for all Home Depot facilities worldwide by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Focus on Our PeopleOperate SustainablyStrengthen Our CommunitiesResponsible Business Practices