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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
CA
updated a month ago

Vicinity Motor Corp. Sustainability Profile

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Vicinity Motor Corp., headquartered in California, is a leading player in the electric vehicle industry, specialising in the design and manufacture of low-floor buses and electric vehicles. Founded in 2008, the company has made significant strides in sustainable transportation, focusing on urban mobility solutions that cater to public transit systems across North America. With a commitment to innovation, Vicinity offers a range of products, including the Vicinity Classic and Vicinity Lightning, which are distinguished by their advanced engineering and eco-friendly features. The company has established a strong market position, recognised for its dedication to quality and performance in the electric bus sector. Notable achievements include expanding its operational footprint in key regions, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable public transport solutions.

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How does Vicinity Motor Corp.'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.

16

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Vicinity Motor Corp.'s score of 16 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vicinity Motor Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Vicinity Motor Corp., headquartered in California, currently does not report any carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the company. This lack of data suggests that Vicinity Motor Corp. may still be in the early stages of establishing its climate commitments or may not have publicly disclosed its emissions profile. As the company operates within the transportation sector, it is essential for Vicinity Motor Corp. to consider implementing industry-standard climate initiatives and setting measurable reduction targets to align with global sustainability goals. Without specific emissions data or commitments, it remains unclear how the company plans to address its environmental impact or contribute to broader climate action efforts.

How Carbon Intensive is Vicinity Motor Corp.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vicinity Motor Corp.'s primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Vicinity Motor Corp.'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 Vicinity Motor Corp. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Vicinity Motor Corp.'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.

Vicinity Motor Corp. 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
Reduction Actions

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