Climate Change Data

Parts Authority

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:46,773 mT CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:37,471 mT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:9,302 mT CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:681,544 Gigajoules
Waste Generated:11,381 tons generated, 3,919 tons recycled or repurposed (34% recovery rate)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

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

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Women’s Networking Group called “Women Powered by Parts Authority”
  • Delivered nearly 46,000 hours of training in 2023 through Parts Authority Education
  • Launched a new Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assessments, counseling, and referrals
  • Enhanced Wellness Program launched, including benefits reminders, awareness campaigns, and engagement opportunities
  • 116% increase in responses to the 2023 Team Member Satisfaction Survey compared to 2021

Governance Achievements

  • Formed an ESG company-level committee
  • Updated and formalized numerous policies (Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation Prevention; Whistleblower; Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption; Sanctions Compliance; Telecommuting; Vacation & Leave; Lactation room & Break room; Forced Labor; Supplier Code of Conduct; Business Ethics & Personal Conduct; Disabilities & Religious Accommodation; Health & Safety; Open Door Policy & Suggestion Program; Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in the Workplace; Antitrust Compliance)
  • Created a Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Assessment Questionnaire
  • Achieved a Bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 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)
  • Offer additional learning opportunities to women to help them grow into management roles by 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Environmental Challenges

  • 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
Mitigation Strategies
  • Partnered with Integrated Waste to standardize waste collection and optimize recycling programs
  • Implementing sensor-enabled lighting to reduce energy consumption
  • Investing in intelligent delivery routing algorithms to minimize miles driven
  • Partnering with qualified electronics recycling firms
  • Setting waste reduction goals and implementing a nationwide cardboard recycling program

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Over 60% (by sales volume) of top vendors signed the Supplier Code of Conduct in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier Assessment Questionnaire
  • Training for buyers on sustainable procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: EcoVadis Bronze

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12

See page 37 for details on how initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Remanufactured parts