Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are one of the major causes of rising global warming, and the companies from the consumer sector including FMCG, retail, packaging, food, and beverages account for a significant amount of the global emissions. CO2, Methane & NOx gases form a major part of greenhouse gases released from Fossil Fuels such as gas and oil. Due to rising GHG emissions from companies, it became important among major contributing sectors to report gas emissions during their operations.
Companies from the consumer sector are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Consumers are becoming more aware of excess carbon dioxide emissions' detrimental environmental effects. Their consumption behavior changes due to this, and they take an active interest in sustainability issues.
Clorox Co (Clorox) is a manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products. The company’s product portfolio includes grilling products, digestive health products, cat litter, dressings and sauces, cleaning and disinfecting products, bags and wraps, and home care products. The company markets these products under Clorox, Hidden Valley, Kingsford, RenewLife, Green Works, Brita, Glad, Ever Clean, Fresh Step, and Burt’s Bees brand names.
Total GHG emissions of Clorox in 2020 were 630 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalents, an increase of 21% from 2019. Clorox has set a target to achieve net zero emissions in its entire supply chain by 2050 in line to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
GHG emissions are generally classified into Scope 1,2 & 3 emissions. Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from stationary fuel combustion and refrigerant gases. Scope 2 encompasses indirect GHG emissions from the on-site generation and purchase of electricity. Scope 3 involves all other indirect GHG emissions in Clorox’s value chain.
In 2020, Clorox’s Scope 1 emissions were 75 thousand tonnes of CO2eq increased by 17% over 2019, and Scope 2 emissions were 184 thousand tonnes of CO2eq increased by 8% over 2019. Clorox's Scope 3 emissions in 2020 increased by 30% over 2019 to 370 thousand tonnes of CO2eq.
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