Sunrun Inc
Sunrun's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sunrun 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).
However, Sunrun has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sunrun's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sunrun amounted to 48,000 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 Sunrun decreased by 26.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Sunrun's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sunrun's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sunrun were 44,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sunrun's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 25.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sunrun's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sunrun reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sunrun reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sunrun's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 33.33% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Sunrun use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sunrun reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sunrun's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sunrun's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sunrun reported 871,000 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 Sunrun includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Sunrun's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sunrun's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sunrun reported total Scope 3 emissions of 871,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sunrun reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sunrun's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 238.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sunrun's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
Insights into Sunrun’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sunrun reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 44,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,038 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sunrun's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sunrun's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sunrun reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.45 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sunrun rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sunrun ranked 19 out of 18 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sunrun among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Sunrun's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sunrun reported a total carbon footprint of 919,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.71% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Sunrun's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.79%. a