Sunrun Sustainability Profile
Sunrun Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of residential solar energy solutions. Founded in 2007, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including California, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Specialising in solar panel installation and energy storage systems, Sunrun offers innovative products that empower homeowners to harness renewable energy while reducing their electricity bills. With a commitment to sustainability, Sunrun has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest residential solar companies in the US. Their unique business model, which includes options for solar leasing and power purchase agreements, sets them apart in the competitive solar industry. Recognised for their customer-centric approach, Sunrun continues to drive the transition to clean energy, making a notable impact on the market.
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Sunrun's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sunrun reported total carbon emissions of approximately 919,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 44,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at around 4,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 871,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,065,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 59,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 6,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Sunrun has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term target to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes by 90% by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, Sunrun aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 61.1% per MW of solar energy capacity installed by 2033. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sunrun's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions and sustainable practices.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 198,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sunrun'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.
Sunrun has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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