Climate Change Data

Acuity Brands, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:83,250 tons CO2 (estimated)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon footprint by approximately 21.7 million kWh in a single year by driving efficiency in the usage of raw materials (steel and aluminum).
  • Reduced cardboard packaging by 72% per truckload for a large retail customer, resulting in a reduction of 52 tons of cardboard, saving 884 trees and 41 fewer truck deliveries.
  • Integrated BuildingOS® at 82% of facilities, providing energy consumption baselines.

Social Achievements

  • 60% lower Total Recordable Incident Rate than the lighting fixture manufacturing industry average.
  • Conducted 1,150 wellness screenings at 12 Acuity Brands locations.
  • Launched associate engagement initiatives such as Dress Your Way and affinity groups (MAGIC and Women’s Network).

Governance Achievements

  • Established EarthLIGHT program to coordinate ESG efforts, measure performance, and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Expanded the reach of the Code of Ethics.
  • Required supply chain partners to demonstrate similar ethical standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon footprint of raw materials, packaging, and shipping by 25% by 2022.
  • Reduce energy usage per unit shipped by 25% by 2022.
  • Reduce carbon footprint of products by 25% by 2022.
  • Increase associate engagement score to 85 by 2022.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon footprint of raw materials, packaging, and shipping by 15% by 2020.
  • Reduce energy usage per unit shipped by 15% by 2020.
  • Increase associate engagement score to 78 by 2020.
  • 100% of associates (salaried and hourly) complete Code of Ethics modules by 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing the company's overall carbon footprint.
  • Improving associate engagement scores.
  • Expanding the reach of the Code of Ethics to include hourly workers.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Setting goals to reduce carbon footprint by at least 25% by the end of fiscal 2022 and 15% reduction in energy usage per unit shipped by 2020.
  • Implementing initiatives to increase associate engagement score to 85 by 2022.
  • Planning to expand Code of Ethics training to include hourly workers in fiscal 2020.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Conflict Minerals Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ENERGY STAR, California Title 20, California Title 24, DesignLights Consortium® (DLC)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures and controls

Awards & Recognition

  • Named one of the best employers in Georgia by Forbes

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:119,564 metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 + 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:38,284 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:81,280 metric tons CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0.55%
Total Energy Consumption:876,999 Gj
Carbon Intensity:33.37 grams CO2e / $ of revenue (Scope 1 + 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions associated with key inputs (steel, aluminum, cardboard, and diesel fuel) by 9.55% from FY19 to FY20 (6,535 metric tons)
  • Achieved 71% reduction in cardboard usage across over 50 product families
  • Potential customer energy savings of 13.3 billion kWh from products and services sold in fiscal 2020

Social Achievements

  • Expanded paid and unpaid leave policies to cover COVID-19 exposures, self-quarantines, and school closures
  • Implemented safety measures in manufacturing and distribution facilities to mitigate COVID-19 risks
  • Launched Light The Way Leadership Program for employee development
  • Contributed $50,000 to racial justice organizations
  • Launched IT security training via Acuity Academy

Governance Achievements

  • Added two women directors to the Board, both with backgrounds in the technology sector
  • Reviewed and updated compensation policies based on shareholder feedback
  • Selected a new compensation consultant to provide a fresh look at various aspects of compensation programs

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 25% reduction in energy consumption per unit of revenue by FY22 from FY19 baseline
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 20% from FY19 baseline in FY21

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacted operations and energy conservation plans
  • Need to enhance diversity and inclusion metrics
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented remote work policies and safety measures to address COVID-19 challenges
  • Established a standing steering committee to guide diversity and inclusion efforts
  • Developed diversity metrics around recruitment, promotion, and retention

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 43 of Top 50 suppliers signed Supplier Code of Conduct

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lithonia Lighting JEBL Round LED high bay
  • Upgraded I-BEAM® IBG High Bay
  • Holophane® Petrolux® LED Low Bay

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:38,637,775 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
Scope 1 Emissions:38,346 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:44,785 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:38,554,644 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:8.4% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:934,776 Gj/year
Water Consumption:251.43 megaliters/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:24.02 g CO2/$ in FY21

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutrality in operations
  • Announced a 100 million metric ton carbon avoidance ambition by 2030 through LED and building management system sales.
  • Calculated Scope 3 emissions for the first time.
  • Improved emissions at nine facilities, achieving a 20% reduction target from the FY19 baseline.

Social Achievements

  • Built a strong and diverse leadership team
  • Launched Executive-level ESG and DEI Councils
  • Implemented Acuity Anywhere, a new holistic hybrid work model
  • Introduced new technology solutions
  • Improved associate engagement score to 84%, exceeding industry averages.
  • Launched Holiday Hustle 5K associate engagement event.
  • Donated 225 Portable Healthcare Light Stands to MedShare.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an Executive-level EarthLIGHT Council
  • Enhanced several governance practices to emphasize long-term value creation (including creating DEI and ESG Councils, Board refreshment, compensation program changes, enhanced data privacy and information security, and bylaw amendments).
  • Completed a Service Organization Control (SOC®) 2, Type 1 Audit.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100 million metric tons of carbon avoidance by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Ongoing global pandemic
  • Supply chain and labor shortages
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented a listening and engagement strategy with stakeholders
  • Drove product innovation and technology improvements
  • Built a stronger culture
  • Enhanced governance activities
  • Implemented Acuity Anywhere hybrid work model

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Focus on reducing cardboard usage

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • LED luminaires
  • Lighting controls
  • Building management systems
  • Compact Pro High Bay (CPHB)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • Avoided more than an estimated 2.2 million metric tons of power plant CO2 emissions annually in FY2020.
  • Achieved carbon neutrality in operations in March 2023.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Enable customers to avoid 100 million metric tons of carbon emissions by fiscal 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • LED luminaires, lighting controls, and building and refrigeration controls

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:21,184,325 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:34,016 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:41,687 tCO2e/year (Location-Based), 38,579 tCO2e/year (Market-Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:21,111,730 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4%
Total Energy Consumption:918,870 GJ/year
Water Consumption:334 megaliters/year
Waste Generated:1612 Mt/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

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.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved an 84 Ethical Culture Score (Trust Index), demonstrating progress from fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022.
  • Achieved an 86 Sustainable Engagement Score, demonstrating progress from fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022.
  • Achieved an 86 Inclusion and Belonging Score, demonstrating progress from fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022.
  • Over 600 associates completed the 3x4 Coaching program.
  • Welcomed more than 170 interns.

Governance Achievements

  • Released an enhanced Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
  • Received an 84 Ethical Culture Score, an increase from fiscal 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero GHG emissions across our value chain by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • 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
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Environmental Challenges

  • 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.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Installed Tesla Megapacks at production facilities to mitigate power outages.
  • Implemented water-saving protocols at Mexican facilities.
  • Diversified supply base with onshore and nearshore capabilities.
  • Developed a net-zero ambition by 2040.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier EarthLIGHT Assessment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water scarcity
  • Floods
  • Brown outs
Transition Risks
  • Climate-related regulations and costs
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for energy-efficient products
  • New technologies and market niches

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISSB, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Third-party auditor (name not specified)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • LED lighting fixtures
  • Lighting controls
  • Building management systems
  • Atrius® Sustainability Starter

Awards & Recognition

  • Partners in Performance in Sustainability award from W.W. Grainger, Inc.
  • Newsweek’s America’s Greenest Companies list
  • USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders list
  • Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 list
  • Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 list
  • tED Magazine’s Best of the Best Marketing Award