Acuity Inc
Acuity's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 12 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Acuity's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acuity amounted to 75,703 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Acuity increased by 0.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Acuity's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acuity's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Acuity were 34,016 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Acuity reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Acuity's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acuity's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.28%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Acuity's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Acuity reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,579 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 41,687 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Acuity reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acuity's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Acuity 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Acuity use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Acuity reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Acuity reported 21,111,746 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Acuity includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Acuity's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Acuity's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Acuity reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,111,746 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 3.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Acuity reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Acuity's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 45.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Acuity's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Acuity disclose?
In 2024, Acuity reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Acuity's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 20,354,458 tCO₂e (96.41%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 600,133 tCO₂e (2.84%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 72,624 tCO₂e (0.34%)
Acuity's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Acuity’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Acuity reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,016 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,841 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Acuity's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Acuity's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Acuity reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.28 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Acuity rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Acuity ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Acuity is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Acuity's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Acuity reported a total carbon footprint of 21,187,449 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Acuity's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.2%. a