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Ameresco

Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy solutions provider, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors, focusing on innovative solutions that drive sustainability and cost savings for its clients. With a diverse portfolio that includes energy performance contracting, renewable energy generation, and energy management services, Ameresco stands out for its commitment to customisation and client-centric approaches. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its projects and contributions to the clean energy landscape. Recognised for its market leadership, Ameresco continues to expand its influence, helping organisations transition to greener energy practices while enhancing operational efficiency. Its dedication to innovation and sustainability positions Ameresco as a trusted partner in the evolving energy industry.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Solar PV Electricity 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Ameresco's score of 23 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ameresco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ameresco reported carbon emissions of approximately 321,111,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 39,180,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,532,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling about 360,291,000 kg CO2e from its operations in the US. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all three scopes. For the year 2022, Ameresco's emissions were approximately 322,410,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 33,397,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,725,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a total of about 355,807,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a consistent approach to managing its carbon footprint. Ameresco has set ambitious long-term targets, aiming for net zero carbon emissions from its internal operations for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. This commitment underscores the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action, aligning with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Ameresco's emissions data and reduction initiatives reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change and enhancing environmental responsibility within the energy sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ameresco's primary industry is Electricity by solar photovoltaic, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Ameresco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Ameresco is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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