A leading auto parts supplier says it has reduced its carbon footprint significantly over the past three years.
According to LKQ Corporation’s sixth Sustainability Report, the global parts supplier reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 19% from its 2022 baseline relative to revenue.
The report attributes the reduction to renewable energy use, fleet fuel initiatives, energy efficiency upgrades, network optimization and business integration work.
The report states that LKQ processed 284,427 end-of-life vehicles in 2025 across its North American and European operations. The figure excludes LKQ’s former Self Service segment, historically operated as LKQ Pick Your Part, which was sold Sept. 30, 2025.
LKQ’s salvage operations also recovered 329,059 tonnes of scrap metal, 522,129 catalytic converters, 1.1 million tires, 272,453 batteries, 3.35 million litres of waste oil, almost 9 million litres of fuel and 437,624 litres of anti-freeze and water fluid,.
According to the report, 21% of LKQ’s revenue was tied directly to circular economy activity through recycled, refurbished and remanufactured products.
“At LKQ, sustainability starts with how we run the business, embedded in our strategy and reflected in our operating discipline focused on long-term value creation,” said Justin Jude, president and CEO of LKQ Corporation, in the release announcing the report. “By reducing inefficiencies and investing in our people, technology, and operations, we strengthen performance today and build resilience for the future.”
The report also highlights LKQ’s European salvage operations, including LKQ SYNETIQ, a joint venture with SYNETIQ Limited, an IAA company, focused on vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycled parts supply in the United Kingdom.
The report highlights LKQ Electriq, a European repair-first program for EV and hybrid batteries and high-voltage components.
LKQ has set a target to upskill 24,000 technicians across 13 European countries to work on hybrid and electric vehicles by 2028.
