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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.

17

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 17 is higher than 65% 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. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 531,000 kg CO2e, all of which were classified under Scope 1 emissions. Notably, the company did not disclose any emissions for Scope 2 or Scope 3, indicating a focus on direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Currently, Proterra has not established any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they made commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. This lack of formal targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability. As Proterra continues to operate in the electric vehicle sector, addressing its carbon footprint will be crucial for meeting future regulatory requirements and consumer expectations regarding climate action.

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2022
Scope 1
531,000
Scope 2
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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. Proterra Inc.'s primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Proterra Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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