- Supply chain issues
- Labor availability of contractors
- Interconnection delays
- Inflation and high interest rates
- Total recordable incident rate increase (despite being 23% below industry standard)
Ameresco, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ameresco, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 360.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 321.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 39.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.5K 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
360.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 321.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 39.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.5K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 360.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 355.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 47.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- ~16 million metric tons of CO2 avoided from renewable energy assets and customer projects in 2023
- U.S. Southeast’s largest floating solar plant implemented in collaboration with Duke Energy at Fort Liberty
- 5 MW solar PV and 15 MWh battery energy storage system installed in Colorado
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Establish GHG reduction targets through SBTi by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions from Ameresco operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce customers’ carbon footprints by a cumulative 500 million metric tons by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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