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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

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11

Industry Benchmark

Ameresco's score of 23 is higher than 86% 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 total 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, resulting in a combined total of about 360,291,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. Ameresco has set ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions from its internal operations for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. This long-term goal underscores their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to climate action. In 2022, the company reported similar emissions figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 324,048,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 31,384,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,978,000 kg CO2e, indicating a consistent approach to emissions management. Overall, Ameresco's climate commitments and reduction initiatives position them as a proactive player in the fight against climate change, aiming for significant reductions in their operational emissions in the coming years.

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Scope 1
315,286,000
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Scope 2
29,351,000
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Scope 3
11,145,000
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0,000,000

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

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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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