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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
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First Alert, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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First Alert, Inc., a leading name in the safety and security industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself as a pioneer in smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and home safety products. With a commitment to innovation, First Alert has introduced numerous groundbreaking technologies, including the first battery-operated smoke alarm. Operating primarily across North America, First Alert is renowned for its comprehensive range of products designed to enhance home safety. Their unique offerings, such as smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, integrate seamlessly with modern smart home systems, setting them apart in a competitive market. The company’s dedication to quality and reliability has earned it a prominent position, making First Alert a trusted choice for consumers seeking peace of mind in home safety.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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

First Alert, Inc.'s score of 40 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

63%

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First Alert, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Resideo Technologies, Inc.

First Alert, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Resideo Technologies, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from First Alert, Inc. Emissions data and performance metrics are inherited from Resideo Technologies, Inc., which operates at a cascade level of 1. This means that any climate initiatives or emissions reductions undertaken by Resideo may indirectly impact First Alert's environmental strategy. However, specific figures or targets from Resideo have not been disclosed in the provided information. In summary, while First Alert, Inc. is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate commitments, there is currently no available data on its own carbon emissions or reduction initiatives.

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20222023
Scope 1
14,117,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
47,840,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is First Alert, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. First Alert, Inc.'s primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is First Alert, Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
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 First Alert, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

First Alert, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 92% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
92%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Capital Goods
2%
Business Travel
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

First Alert, Inc.'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.

First Alert, Inc. 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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