- Inaccurate data collection for energy consumption and emissions prior to 2022
- Need for more comprehensive Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions calculation
- Managing waste from packaging materials
- Addressing electronic waste
- Improving recycling programs for various waste streams
Parts Authority
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Parts Authority disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 46.8K mT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 37.5K mT CO2e; Scope 2: 9.3K mT CO2e. 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
46.8K mT CO2e
2023
Waste
11.4K tons generated 3919 tons recycled or repurposed (34% recovery rate)
2023
Energy Use
681.5K Gigajoules
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). | 37.5K mT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.3K mT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Saved up to 2.5 million kWh in 2023 by replacing traditional lights with LED lights
- 9% reduction in fossil fuel use and 14,594 trees saved by using 100% recycled content paper for void fill
- 24% reduction in fossil fuel use, 26% reduction in water use, and 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by using air pillows with 30% post-consumer recycled content
- Reduced paper usage by over 1 million sheets a year through digital tools
- 63% of locations recycle cardboard; 20 locations bale cardboard for efficient removal; 515 tons of baled cardboard and 1,465 tons of cardboard recycled in total
- 96% of locations reuse and recycle pallets; 417 tons of pallets reused and recycled
- 100% of locations recycle scrap metal; 783 tons of scrap metal recycled
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Track the amount of waste produced by 2025 to set reduction targets
- Implement a formal, nationwide recycling program for cardboard by 2025
- Ensure a majority of packaging is FSC certified by 2025 (achieved since 2023)
- Use plastic packaging composed of more than 20% recycled plastic by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce vehicle accident rate by 5% by 2028
- Reduce team member injury rate by 4% by 2028
- Reduce lost time case rate by 4% by 2028
- Improve manager/supervisor safety knowledge by 2028
- Introduce a women’s networking and support group by 2025 (achieved in 2023)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance