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Machinery and Equipment
US
updated 3 days ago

A.O. Smith

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A.O. Smith Corporation, a leading name in the water heating and treatment industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1874, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions for residential and commercial applications. Specialising in water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products, A.O. Smith is renowned for its commitment to quality and efficiency. The company’s advanced technologies, such as its smart water heater systems, set it apart in a competitive market. With a legacy of over 145 years, A.O. Smith has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and awards for product excellence. Its market position as a trusted provider underscores its dedication to sustainability and customer satisfaction, making it a preferred choice for consumers and businesses alike.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

A.O. Smith's score of 18 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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A.O. Smith's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, A.O. Smith Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 158,538,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a slight increase from 2020, where emissions were about 158,133,000 kg CO2e, and a decrease from 2019's total of approximately 162,270,000 kg CO2e. The company disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 1 emissions at about 66,201,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 77,543,000 kg CO2e for 2018. A.O. Smith has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions intensity has shown variability, with a reported intensity of 0.00005117 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2025 and 0.00003924 kg CO2e per USD in 2023. Overall, A.O. Smith's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and reporting, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been established. The company operates from its headquarters in the US and has not cascaded emissions data from any parent or related organizations.

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82,683,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. A.O. Smith's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 A.O. Smith is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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A.O. Smith 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
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