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Proterra Inc.

Proterra Inc., a leading innovator in the electric vehicle industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 2004, Proterra has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable transportation, focusing on the design and manufacture of electric buses and charging solutions. The company’s core offerings include zero-emission electric buses, which are distinguished by their advanced battery technology and efficient energy management systems. Proterra's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a key player in the transition to clean public transport. Notable achievements include partnerships with various transit agencies and a growing portfolio of electric vehicle deployments, reinforcing its market leadership in the electric bus sector.

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24

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Proterra Inc.'s score of 24 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Proterra Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Proterra Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 531,000 kg CO2e. These emissions are categorised under Scope 1, indicating direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Notably, Proterra did not report any emissions under Scope 2 or Scope 3, which encompass indirect emissions from purchased electricity and other value chain activities, respectively. Currently, Proterra has not established any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. This lack of defined goals may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to address carbon emissions. As the electric vehicle sector continues to evolve, Proterra's future climate commitments and potential reduction strategies will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability efforts.

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2022
Scope 1
531,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Proterra Inc.'s primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Proterra Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Proterra Inc. 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
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