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Real Goods Solar, Inc.

Real Goods Solar, Inc., often referred to as RGS Energy, is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a leader in solar energy solutions, primarily focusing on residential and commercial solar installations across key operational regions in the US. RGS Energy offers a range of innovative solar products and services, including solar panel installations, energy efficiency solutions, and financing options tailored to meet diverse customer needs. What sets them apart is their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, backed by decades of industry experience. With a strong market position, Real Goods Solar has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering solar energy initiatives and contributing to the growth of sustainable energy practices. Their dedication to advancing solar technology continues to make them a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Real Goods Solar, 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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Real Goods Solar, Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Real Goods Solar, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Real Goods Solar, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for recent years, as indicated by the absence of specific figures. Consequently, there are no reported emissions in terms of Scope 1, 2, or 3. Additionally, the company has not outlined any formal reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. In the context of the solar energy industry, companies typically focus on reducing their carbon footprint through various initiatives, including the adoption of renewable energy sources and improving operational efficiencies. However, without specific data or commitments from Real Goods Solar, it is challenging to assess their current climate impact or future goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Real Goods Solar, Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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 Real Goods Solar, 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.

Real Goods Solar, 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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