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Atco

Atco Ltd., commonly referred to as Atco, is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure solutions, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence across North America and internationally, specialising in utilities, energy, and modular structures. Atco is renowned for its innovative approach to providing essential services, including natural gas distribution, electricity generation, and workforce housing solutions. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in the industry, making it a preferred partner for various sectors. With a rich history of milestones, Atco has consistently demonstrated its market leadership through strategic expansions and a focus on customer-centric solutions. Its dedication to quality and safety has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the infrastructure sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Atco's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Atco's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Atco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 713,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 193,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were notably high, reaching approximately 23,150,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Atco's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 23,409,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 698,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 199,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, while Scope 3 emissions were around 23,409,000,000 kg CO2e. Atco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Overall, Atco's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a clear trajectory towards reducing their carbon footprint while addressing the challenges posed by their extensive Scope 3 emissions.

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Scope 2
108,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Atco's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Atco is in CA, 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.

Atco 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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