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A.O. Smith

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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How does A.O. Smith'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.

25

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

A.O. Smith's score of 25 is higher than 93% 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 reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 705,352,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 143,109,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 562,243,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, A.O. Smith's emissions have fluctuated. In 2019, the company recorded total emissions of about 162,270,000 kg CO2e, with 71,824,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 98,326,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. By 2020, total emissions decreased to approximately 158,133,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, emissions remained relatively stable at about 158,538,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, A.O. Smith has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they disclosed any science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, A.O. Smith's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and the potential for future climate commitments to enhance sustainability efforts.

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66,233,000
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Scope 2
82,683,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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 A.O. Smith 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.

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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