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Acco

Acco Brands Corporation, commonly known as Acco, is a leading player in the office products industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1903, the company has established a strong presence in North America and Europe, focusing on innovative solutions for both educational and professional environments. Acco's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Swingline, Kensington, and Mead, offering a range of products from staplers and binders to computer accessories and organisational tools. What sets Acco apart is its commitment to quality and design, ensuring that each product enhances productivity and user experience. With a rich history of over a century, Acco has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of office supplies. The company continues to lead the way in sustainability and innovation, making it a preferred choice for consumers and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Acco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Acco's score of 29 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acco's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, ACCO Brands reported significant emissions data, although specific figures for that year were not disclosed. However, the company has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to 2,250 tonnes CO2e by 2025, based on its 2019 levels. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to managing its direct emissions. Historically, ACCO's emissions have varied, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at approximately 13,507,645 kg CO2e in 2015, decreasing to about 9,744,506 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has also acknowledged its Scope 2 emissions, which were about 261 kg CO2e in 2015 and 250 kg CO2e in 2019. Looking ahead, ACCO Brands has established a long-term vision to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This goal encompasses reductions in electricity and fuel usage, as well as waste production, while also aiming to enhance understanding of indirect emissions. Overall, ACCO Brands is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change through specific targets and long-term commitments.

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Scope 1
13,507,645
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Scope 2
261
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acco's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Acco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Acco is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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