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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.
Solar PV Electricity is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Solar PV Electricity industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sunrun, a US-based provider of electricity by solar photovoltaic, reported estimated Scope 1 emissions of 42,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 882,000,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This follows total emissions of approximately 1.05 billion kg CO2e in 2024, and about 1.07 billion kg CO2e in 2023.
Sunrun has committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal is supported by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. For near-term reductions, Sunrun commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, Sunrun aims 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. The company also has a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. Sunrun is a signatory to the Climate Pledge.
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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