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Volta Inc.

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Volta Inc.'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Volta Inc.'s score of 22 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Volta Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

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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2022
Scope 1
6,356,000
Scope 2
6,356,000
Scope 3
443,808,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Volta Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Volta Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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