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 score of 66 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Acuity Brands reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 23,824,210,000 kg CO2e, which includes 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 company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. Acuity Brands has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.8% by FY2029, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 66.3% per USD value added by FY2030, with a 2015 baseline. For the long term, the company 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 commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Acuity Brands' dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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