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 10 is higher than 68% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 2,365,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 140,727,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,205,480,000 kg CO2e. The organisation has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, MARTA's emissions peaked in 2008 at about 240,224,000 kg CO2e, with a gradual decline observed in subsequent years. For instance, emissions decreased to approximately 155,071,000 kg CO2e by 2020. Despite these reductions, MARTA has not established formal science-based targets or specific climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action in the transportation sector. Overall, MARTA's emissions data reflects a trend towards lower carbon outputs, but the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate strategies moving forward.
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Add to project| 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.
