Biolite
BioLite, officially known as BioLite Inc., is a pioneering company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations in regions across Africa and India. Founded in 2012, BioLite has made remarkable strides in the clean energy sector, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance energy access and improve outdoor experiences. The company is renowned for its unique range of products, including biomass stoves and solar-powered lights, designed to provide sustainable energy for cooking and lighting. BioLite's commitment to social impact and environmental sustainability sets it apart in the industry, as it addresses energy poverty while promoting outdoor adventure. With a strong market position, BioLite has garnered recognition for its contributions to renewable energy, earning accolades for its design and functionality. The company continues to lead the way in creating efficient, eco-friendly energy solutions that resonate with consumers and communities alike.
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Biolite's score of 16 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Biolite's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, BioLite reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,526,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 14,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 11,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a reliance on upstream activities, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint. In the previous year, 2023, BioLite's emissions data was not disclosed, but in 2022, they reported a total of about 12,947,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 12,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 12,947,000 kg CO2e. This suggests a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2024. BioLite has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company’s carbon intensity per product manufactured has varied over the years, with figures such as 12.0 tonnes CO2e in 2015 and 14.53 in 2023, reflecting the need for ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. Overall, while BioLite has made strides in tracking emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate commitments and contribute more effectively to global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,200 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,265,330 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Biolite is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
