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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
US
updated 2 months ago

Nova BUS, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Nova BUS, Inc., a prominent player in the public transportation industry, is headquartered in the United States. Established in 1993, the company has made significant strides in manufacturing innovative bus solutions, primarily serving urban transit systems across North America. Specialising in the design and production of environmentally friendly buses, Nova BUS is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. Their core offerings include low-floor buses and electric vehicles, which are tailored to enhance passenger accessibility and reduce emissions. With a strong market position, Nova BUS has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for design excellence and environmental performance. The company continues to lead the way in transforming public transport, making it a trusted name among transit authorities and operators.

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75

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

Nova BUS, Inc.'s score of 75 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nova BUS, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from AB Volvo (publ)

Nova BUS, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of AB Volvo (publ), which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship with AB Volvo, Nova BUS, Inc. adheres to the sustainability initiatives and targets set by its parent company. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Climate Action 100+, both of which are cascaded down from AB Volvo. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Nova BUS, Inc. have not been disclosed. In the absence of direct emissions data, it is important to note that Nova BUS, Inc. is aligned with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a commitment to reducing carbon emissions in line with broader corporate sustainability goals. The company is expected to follow the strategic direction set by AB Volvo, which is focused on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
260,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Nova BUS, Inc.'s Industry?

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

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

Nova BUS, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nova BUS, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 25% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
100%

Nova BUS, 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.

Nova BUS, 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
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