Volta Inc., commonly referred to as Volta, is a leading player in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, the company has established a significant presence across major operational regions, focusing on providing innovative charging solutions that cater to the growing demand for sustainable transportation. Volta's core offerings include strategically located EV charging stations that are uniquely designed to enhance the user experience while promoting brand visibility for retail partners. The company has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with various businesses to expand its network, positioning itself as a key contributor to the transition towards electric mobility. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Volta continues to shape the future of EV charging infrastructure.
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In 2022, Volta Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 635,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 6,356,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 45,530,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 31,232,000 kg CO2e from the processing of sold products. Other notable contributions to their Scope 3 emissions included 11,109,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 28,673,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Despite these figures, Volta Inc. has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of their sustainability strategy. The absence of defined reduction initiatives highlights a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As a company headquartered in the US, Volta Inc. operates within an industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices.
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Scope 1 | 6,356,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,356,000 |
Scope 3 | 443,808,000 |
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Volta Inc. is not committed to any 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.