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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
updated a month ago

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., a leading name in the lighting industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a pioneer in innovative lighting solutions, focusing on energy-efficient products and smart technology integration. Acuity Brands offers a diverse range of core products, including indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, controls, and building management systems, all designed to enhance user experience and sustainability. Their commitment to quality and innovation has positioned them as a market leader, recognised for their advanced LED technology and smart lighting systems. With a strong emphasis on design and functionality, Acuity Brands continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Acuity Brands, Inc.

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and initiatives. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. inherits its climate initiatives from its parent company, Acuity Brands, Inc. This includes participation in various climate-related initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific targets or achievements related to emissions reductions have not been disclosed. As a subsidiary, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. aligns with the broader corporate family’s climate strategies, although detailed metrics and commitments specific to its operations remain unspecified. The company’s commitment to sustainability and climate action is evident through its affiliation with these initiatives, but further information on its individual performance and targets is currently unavailable.

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202120222023
Scope 1
38,346,000
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Scope 2
44,785,000
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Scope 3
38,554,644,000
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00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 33% last year and decreased by approximately 39% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 94% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
94%
Purchased Goods and Services
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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