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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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FirstGroup America, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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FirstGroup America, Inc., a prominent player in the transportation industry, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 1999, the company has made significant strides in providing reliable and efficient public transport solutions across major operational regions, including the Northeast and Midwest. Specialising in bus and rail services, FirstGroup America is known for its commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. The company operates under various brands, including Greyhound and First Transit, offering unique services that cater to diverse travel needs. With a strong market position, FirstGroup America has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its fleet and enhancing service quality, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the transportation sector.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

FirstGroup America, Inc.'s score of 62 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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FirstGroup America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from FirstGroup plc

FirstGroup America, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of FirstGroup plc, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, FirstGroup America, Inc. inherits emissions data and climate initiatives from FirstGroup plc. This includes participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from FirstGroup plc. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for FirstGroup America, Inc. at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data highlights the need for transparency in climate commitments within the transportation sector. FirstGroup America, Inc. is expected to align with the broader sustainability goals set by its parent company, FirstGroup plc, which is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its environmental performance.

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3,542,000
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How Carbon Intensive is FirstGroup America, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. FirstGroup America, Inc.'s primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

FirstGroup America, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

FirstGroup America, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 432% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 64% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Capital Goods
40%
Purchased Goods and Services
35%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
20%
Employee Commuting
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

FirstGroup America, 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.

FirstGroup America, 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
Reduction Actions

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