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, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 34,809,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 37,028,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 23,639,745,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, which includes all three scopes. Acuity Brands has set ambitious climate targets as part of their sustainability strategy. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by FY2040. In the near term, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.8% by FY2029, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 66.3% per USD value added by FY2030, with a FY2015 baseline. For the long term, Acuity Brands targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect their commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Acuity Brands is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,282,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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