Acuity Brands

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Acuity Brands doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 33

Acuity Brands has a DitchCarbon Score of 33 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability efforts. This score suggests that the company has a relatively high carbon intensity compared to more sustainable peers. There is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions and enhancing their environmental impact.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Acuity Brands is a company in the services sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of very low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Acuity Brands is situated in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

10.85%

...this company is doing 10.85% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Acuity Brands, founded in 1898, is a leading player in the services sector, specializing in innovative lighting solutions and technology. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company boasts a strong North American presence and extends its operations across Europe and Asia. Offering a diverse range of products and services, Acuity Brands is dedicated to transforming the IoT and smart lighting landscape, with a commitment to sustainability and market growth.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and mitigate direct greenhouse gas emissions, which could potentially reduce their emissions by 15%.

Good news, Acuity Brands has embraced SBTi commitments

Acuity Brands has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop and implement strategies to significantly cut its carbon footprint across its operations and value chain.
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