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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Acco's score of 21 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Acco's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Acco reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 33,409,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This figure includes 33,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 33,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 33,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. In the years leading up to 2020, Acco's emissions showed variability. For instance, in 2019, the company emitted about 9,744,506 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 250 kg CO2e (Scope 2), alongside 252 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The emissions for 2018 were approximately 11,687,678 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 293 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 209 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Despite these figures, Acco has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation. Overall, Acco's emissions data reflects a complex landscape of carbon output, with a clear opportunity for the company to establish and communicate more robust climate action plans.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,507,645 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 261 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000 | 000 | 00,000,000 |
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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 committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
