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Acuity Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Summary

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Acuity Brands presents sustainability as part of its EarthLIGHT program, which was established to shape responses to environmental, social, and governance topics and activities. The company says its businesses develop technology that can help customers save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Reported priorities include energy efficiency, renewable energy use in operations, ESG reporting, governance practices, environmental health and safety, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Acuity has also said it is working toward Net Zero by 2040 and plans to establish interim targets with the Science-Based Targets initiative.

About Acuity

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 100 - 500
  • Country
  • United States

Acuity Sustainability Actions

Released fourth EarthLIGHT report

On December 9, 2022, Acuity Brands released its fourth annual EarthLIGHT Report on its Fiscal Year 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) accomplishments, announcing its new ESG targets, and sharing progress on its ongoing initiatives.

Signed The Climate Pledge

Acuity said it had signed The Climate Pledge as part of its goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040.

Introduced ESG reporting features

The 2022 EarthLIGHT report noted the introduction of solutions such as the new sustainability and ESG reporting features of Atrius® Building Insights.

Improved EHS and DEI programs

Key accomplishments in the 2022 EarthLIGHT Report included enhancements to Acuity’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program and advancements in Acuity’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy.

Used renewable energy in operations

Acuity said it was increasing efficiency and use of renewable energy in its operations, and that an Oakland, CA facility is 100% renewable, a Quebec, Canada plant is 100% hydro-powered, and several other buildings are progressing similarly.

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Acuity Sustainability Commitments

2040

Net Zero by 2040

Acuity has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040.

2040

Carbon neutrality by 2040

Acuity’s plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 include continued innovation in energy-efficient products and technologies, increased efficiency and use of renewable energy in its operations, and other activities.

2030

Avoid 100 million metric tons

Acuity reported progress on its goal of avoiding 100 million metric tons of carbon emissions as a result of its projected 2020-2030 sales of products and services replacing older technologies.


What do our labels mean?

Certified B Corporation Logo

Certified B Corporation

About Acuity

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 100 - 500
  • Country
  • United States

Sustainable Development Goals

Acuity is committed to advancing these Global Goals to promote prosperity for people & planet.

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