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Sunrun Inc., a leading provider of residential solar energy solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major regions, including California, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Founded in 2007, Sunrun has established itself as a pioneer in the solar photovoltaic industry, focusing on making solar energy accessible and affordable for homeowners.
The company offers a range of innovative products and services, including solar panel installations, battery storage solutions, and energy management systems. What sets Sunrun apart is its commitment to customer-centric financing options, allowing homeowners to harness solar power without significant upfront costs. With a strong market position, Sunrun has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest residential solar companies in the US, contributing significantly to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
+51 vs industry average
Sunrun’s score of 70 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sunrun, a US-based company in the Electricity by solar photovoltaic industry, reported its most recent Scope 1 emissions as 42,000,000 kg CO2e in 2025. In the same year, its Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were 3,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled 882,000,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Sunrun's Scope 1 emissions were 44,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (purchased electricity) at 4,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,054,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 59,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (purchased electricity) were 6,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company's total emissions were about 1,400,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 62,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and 1,331,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Sunrun has established ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. As part of its near-term goals, Sunrun Inc. aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as a base year. Additionally, it plans to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 61.1% per MW of solar energy capacity installed within the same timeframe. For its long-term objectives, Sunrun Inc. commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. Sunrun is also a signatory to The Climate Pledge since October 2021.
2033
54.6% reduction in Scope 2
Sunrun Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year.
2033
54.6% reduction in Scope 1
Sunrun Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Sunrun Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
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