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Construction Work
US
updated 2 months ago

SMA America, LLC Sustainability Profile

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SMA America, LLC, a leading provider in the renewable energy sector, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a key player in solar technology, specialising in innovative inverter solutions and energy management systems. SMA America is renowned for its high-quality products, including string inverters and monitoring solutions, which are designed to optimise solar energy production and enhance system reliability. The company’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has positioned it as a trusted partner in the transition to clean energy. With numerous industry accolades and a strong market presence, SMA America continues to drive advancements in solar energy, contributing to a greener future while meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

SMA America, LLC's score of 58 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

78%

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SMA America, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from SMA Solar Technology AG

SMA America, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While SMA America, LLC does not have documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges, it inherits sustainability initiatives from its parent company, SMA Solar Technology AG. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing transparency in climate-related performance. As a part of the broader SMA Solar Technology AG corporate family, SMA America, LLC aligns with industry standards for climate action, although specific targets and achievements at the subsidiary level remain unspecified. The company is expected to contribute to the overarching sustainability goals set by its parent organisation, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change within the renewable energy sector.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,085,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,855,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is SMA America, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SMA America, LLC's primary industry is Construction Work, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is SMA America, LLC'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 SMA America, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

SMA America, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

SMA America, LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and increased by approximately 28% since 2021, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
81%
Use of Sold Products
11%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Capital Goods
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

SMA America, LLC'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.

SMA America, LLC 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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