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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 2023, Acco Brands reported a significant reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 25% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2022 levels. This reduction reflects the company's commitment to enhancing energy efficiency across its operations. Acco's emissions data for 2023 includes approximately 55,900 kg CO2e from its EMEA warehouses, while in 2022, emissions from the same facilities were about 75,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to further improve its sustainability practices, aiming for a 10% increase in energy efficiency at its factories, warehouses, and offices with over 50 employees by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. Looking towards the future, Acco Brands has established a long-term vision to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This commitment involves reducing electricity and fuel consumption and enhancing understanding of indirect emissions. The company is actively working to drive down waste production as part of its broader sustainability strategy. Overall, Acco Brands is making notable strides in its climate commitments, focusing on both immediate reductions and long-term sustainability goals.

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20182020
Scope 1
38,589,000
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Scope 2
38,589,000
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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

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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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