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Ameresco Sustainability Profile

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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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32

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Ameresco's score of 32 is higher than 57% 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 2024, Ameresco reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in the US, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 283,701,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 50,615,000 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached around 334,316,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 321,111,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 39,180,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of around 360,291,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. Globally, in 2024, Ameresco's emissions included approximately 22,510 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,400 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 536,600 kg CO2e for Scope 3, leading to a total of about 566,510 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions from its internal operations for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040, a commitment initiated in 2023. Ameresco's emissions data is sourced directly from Ameresco, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organisations. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its sustainability initiatives.

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Scope 1
3,480
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Scope 2
19,040
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0,000
Scope 3
175,880
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ameresco's Industry?

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

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

Ameresco'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.

Ameresco 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
Reduction Actions

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