Acuity Inc
Acuity's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Acuity completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Acuity has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Acuity's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acuity amounted to 75,600 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acuity decreased by 9.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Acuity's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acuity's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acuity were 34,809 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2021), Acuity's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Acuity's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Acuity reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,028 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 40,791 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does Acuity use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Acuity reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Acuity's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Acuity's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Acuity reported 23,639,745 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Acuity includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Acuity's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acuity's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Acuity reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,639,745 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 5.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 94.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Acuity's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 38.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acuity disclose?
In 2023, Acuity reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Acuity's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Acuity's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 22,220,469 tCOâ‚‚e (94%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,222,844 tCOâ‚‚e (5.17%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 88,380 tCOâ‚‚e (0.37%)
Acuity's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acuity's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Acuity reported a total carbon footprint of 23,715,345 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 38.62% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Acuity's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.17%.