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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Proterra Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Proterra Inc.'s score of 20 is higher than 51% 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

Proterra Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. Without concrete emissions figures or defined reduction strategies, it is challenging to assess their current impact on climate change or their progress towards sustainability goals. In the context of the electric vehicle industry, companies like Proterra are increasingly recognising the importance of reducing carbon footprints and committing to climate action. However, without specific data or commitments, it remains unclear how Proterra is addressing these critical environmental challenges.

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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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