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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.

23

Industry Benchmark

A.O. Smith's score of 18 is lower than 64% 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 2023, A.O. Smith Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 143,109,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from stationary combustion accounting for about 562,243,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data. Over recent years, A.O. Smith has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined in the available data. The company has reported greenhouse gas emissions intensity figures, with a value of approximately 0.00003924 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2023. A.O. Smith's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures are solely from its own operations. The company continues to focus on sustainability, as evidenced by its initiatives to promote energy-efficient products, such as water heaters and boilers, which have resulted in significant greenhouse gas avoidance. In 2023, the company reported an avoidance of about 562,000 tonnes CO2e from these products. Overall, while A.O. Smith has made strides in sustainability, further transparency regarding specific reduction targets and comprehensive emissions data would enhance its climate commitments.

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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
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