Founded on a mission to create value and provide energy efficient and renewable solutions to the organizations we serve, Ameresco is relentless in the pursuit of a sustainable future. Sustainability has always been at the forefront of our business — from our energy saving customer projects and clean energy generation assets, to workplace green initiatives and giving back to our communities.
The world is facing climate change and biodiversity loss at levels that threaten the life supporting systems of our planet for future generations. The scientific consensus is that human activity is the cause. Ameresco takes our responsibility of protecting the environment seriously. Our business is founded on providing clean, green, and sustainable solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions for our customers.
Ameresco is committed to continuing to deliver comprehensive projects that help accelerate the global transition to a net zero carbon future. We are also committed to reviewing our own carbon footprint, publishing data on emissions, and preparing plans to achieve net zero carbon from our direct operations.
Read the Environmental section of Ameresco’s 2020 ESG report ➞
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Environmental Goals
- Increase cumulative carbon offset by at least 15 million metric tons with owned assets and customer projects by end of 2021.
- Determine our operating impact baseline and define offset strategy plan in the pursuit of net zero.
- Launch corporate “Green Week” with lessons and activities focused on reducing environmental impact in the office.
- Appoint corporate-led “Sustainability Team” to identify, implement, and govern green initiatives in all our offices and operations.
- Measure transportation carbon footprint and define strategy for offset plan.
