Sunrun
Sunrun Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of residential solar energy solutions. Founded in 2007, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including California, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Specialising in solar panel installation and energy storage systems, Sunrun offers innovative products that empower homeowners to harness renewable energy while reducing their electricity bills. With a commitment to sustainability, Sunrun has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest residential solar companies in the US. Their unique business model, which includes options for solar leasing and power purchase agreements, sets them apart in the competitive solar industry. Recognised for their customer-centric approach, Sunrun continues to drive the transition to clean energy, making a notable impact on the market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sunrun'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sunrun's score of 63 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sunrun's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sunrun reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,065,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 59,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Sunrun has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, Sunrun is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 61.1% per megawatt of solar energy capacity installed within the same timeframe. Long-term, Sunrun targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2022 as the reference year. These initiatives align with industry standards and demonstrate Sunrun's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting renewable energy solutions.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 57,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 227,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 284,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sunrun is committed to some 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.
