Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands, Inc., a leading provider of innovative lighting and building management solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key player in the lighting industry, with a strong presence across North America and expanding operations in international markets. Specialising in advanced lighting technologies, Acuity Brands offers a diverse range of products, including LED lighting, controls, and smart building solutions. Their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency sets them apart, making their offerings not only cutting-edge but also environmentally responsible. With a reputation for quality and innovation, Acuity Brands has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards and recognitions. The company continues to lead the market by integrating technology and design, ensuring that their solutions meet the evolving needs of customers in various sectors.
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Acuity Brands's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Acuity Brands reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 23,824,210,000 kg CO2e, comprising 34,809,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 37,028,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 23,639,745,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products, which alone accounted for about 22,220,469,000 kg CO2e. Acuity Brands has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by fiscal year 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.8% by 2029, using a fiscal 2019 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 66.3% per USD value added by 2030, based on a fiscal 2015 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, again from a fiscal 2019 base year, and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD value added by 2040. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the 1.5°C climate goal. Acuity Brands is also committed to achieving a carbon avoidance goal of 100 million metric tons through the sales of energy-efficient products from 2020 to 2030, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 38,346,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,785,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 38,554,644,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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