- Water scarcity in Mexico due to drought and aging infrastructure.
- Power outages in Mexico due to aging infrastructure, seasonal weather patterns, and increased energy demand.
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
- Potential future regulations on carbon emissions.
Acuity Brands, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Acuity Brands, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 21.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 34.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 41.7K tCO2e/year (Location-Based) 38579 tCO2e/year (Market-Based); Scope 3: 21.1M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
21.2M tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
4%
of total energy
Water Usage
334 megaliters/year
2024
Waste
1.6K Mt/year
2024
Energy Use
918.9K GJ/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 34.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 41.7K tCO2e/year (Location-Based) 38579 tCO2e/year (Market-Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 21.1M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 38.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2020 | 119.6K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 + 2) |
| 2019 | 83.3K tons CO2 (estimated) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 24.9% overall from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2024.
- Reduced Scope 3 Emissions Intensity covering use of sold products by 71.1% per USD value added from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2024.
- Enabled an estimated 34 million metric tons of GHG avoidance from fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2024.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 Emissions by 42.8% between fiscal 2019-2029
- Reach an Average Supplier Score of 3.0 on our Responsible Sourcing Metric by fiscal 2025
- Achieve an Ethical Culture Score at or above the norm for High-Performing Companies by fiscal 2025
- Achieve a Sustainable Engagement Score at or above the norm for High-Performing Companies by fiscal 2025
- Maintain an Inclusion and Belonging Score at or above the norm for High-Performing Companies by fiscal 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 Emissions Intensity Covering Use of Sold Products by 66.3% per USD value added between fiscal 2015-2030
- Enable 100 Million Metric Tons of GHG Avoidance by fiscal 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions across our value chain by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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