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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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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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

MARTA's score of 32 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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MARTA's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, MARTA reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 2,205,480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 140,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2021, where they were about 184,336,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from approximately 2,373,595,000 kg CO2e in the same year. MARTA has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, their ongoing commitment to sustainability is evident through their emissions reporting and transparency. The organisation continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, MARTA's emissions data indicates a proactive approach to managing and reducing their environmental impact, although further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
240,224,000
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Scope 2
1,769,277,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. MARTA's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. This request for MARTA is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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MARTA is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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