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updated 9 months ago

Autonation Sustainability Profile

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AutoNation, Inc., headquartered in the United States, stands as a leading force in the automotive retail industry. Founded in 1996, the company has grown to become the largest automotive retailer in the country, with a significant presence across major operational regions, including the Southeast and Southwest. Specialising in new and used vehicle sales, AutoNation also offers a comprehensive range of services, including vehicle maintenance, repair, and financing solutions. What sets AutoNation apart is its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative digital retailing experiences. With numerous accolades for excellence in customer service and a robust market position, AutoNation continues to redefine the automotive buying experience, making it a trusted name for consumers seeking quality vehicles and exceptional service.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Autonation's score of 25 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Autonation's reported carbon emissions

AutoNation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of specific figures. Consequently, there are no reported totals for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions, nor any significant reduction targets or achievements documented. Despite the lack of emissions data, AutoNation is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. However, specific details regarding their climate commitments or reduction strategies are not provided in the available information. The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from any parent organisation, ensuring that their climate strategy is independently developed. As the automotive industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, AutoNation's future commitments and initiatives will be crucial in aligning with industry standards and expectations for carbon emissions reduction.

How Carbon Intensive is Autonation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Autonation's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Autonation'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.

Autonation 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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