MARTA
MARTA, officially known as the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, is a leading public transportation agency headquartered in the United States. Established in 1971, MARTA serves the Atlanta metropolitan area, providing essential transit services across Fulton and DeKalb counties. As a key player in the public transportation industry, MARTA operates a comprehensive network of buses and rail services, uniquely designed to enhance urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion. The agency has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its rail system and the introduction of innovative transit solutions. MARTA's commitment to sustainability and community engagement has solidified its position as a vital component of Atlanta's infrastructure, making it a model for urban transit systems nationwide. With a focus on reliability and accessibility, MARTA continues to evolve, meeting the diverse needs of its riders.
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Industry Benchmark
MARTA's score of 30 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
MARTA's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, MARTA reported a total of approximately 2,205,480,000 kg CO2e in emissions, comprising 140,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,205,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The organisation has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Historically, MARTA's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a peak of approximately 2,404,000,000 kg CO2e in 2008. The data indicates a general trend of emissions reduction over the years, particularly in recent years, with a significant drop to approximately 155,071,000 kg CO2e in 2020. MARTA's commitment to sustainability is evident, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined. The organisation continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to broader climate action efforts within the transportation sector.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 240,224,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,769,277,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,721,536,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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MARTA 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.
