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Generac Holdings Inc.

Generac Holdings Inc., a leading provider of energy solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 1959, the company has established itself as a key player in the power generation industry, specialising in backup power systems, portable generators, and renewable energy solutions. Generac's innovative products, such as its home standby generators, are designed to provide reliable power during outages, setting them apart with advanced technology and user-friendly features. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product line to include solar energy solutions, positioning itself as a comprehensive energy management provider. With a strong market presence and a commitment to quality, Generac Holdings Inc. continues to lead the way in the energy sector, ensuring that homes and businesses remain powered and protected.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Generac Holdings Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

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.

2

Industry Benchmark

Generac Holdings Inc.'s score of 21 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Generac Holdings Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Generac Holdings Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,820,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 11,684,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounted for approximately 17,980,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2022, the company emitted about 63,133,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 35,719,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 27,414,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Generac has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not yet have formalised commitments to reduce them. As a leading player in the energy solutions sector, Generac's climate strategy will be crucial in addressing industry-wide challenges related to carbon emissions and sustainability.

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Scope 1
35,719,000
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Scope 2
27,414,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Generac Holdings Inc.'s primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Generac Holdings Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Generac Holdings Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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