Ameresco Releases 2023 Impact Report on “Doing Well, by Doing Good: People, Planet and Policy”
Customer projects and renewable energy assets avoided approximately 16 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2023
Since its founding in 2000,
"Ameresco’s impact – and future impact – motivates me every day. As a pioneer in clean energy, our journey has granted us the opportunity to spearhead and shape the energy sector's transformation, and sustainability isn't just a principle for our customers; it's woven into the fabric of our daily operations," said
Some of the report’s highlights from 2023 include:
- Countless exemplary customer stories of how organizations are embracing energy efficiency, renewable generation, infrastructure modernization and more to drive cost savings, resiliency and decarbonization goals;
- A new mentorship program whose initial cohort of 150 participants gained valuable cross-company engagement and coaching via mentor-mentee pairings;
- Cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace through monthly themed programming, and partnering with nonprofits, such as STEM Like a Girl, to bolster the representation of underrepresented groups in the clean energy field;
- Over 26,000 training hours completed by employees across safety, cybersecurity, human resources, and sales, marketing and technology topics;
- A continued focus on health and safety across the global footprint, including a safety organization that utilizes an integrated safety management approach to perform work and adhere to core safety values;
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Over 3,000 hours of volunteering in local communities including the 2023
Earth Day Cleanup where employees from MA to HI andCanada to theU.K. , took action to protect the environment by removing trash and debris from trails and waterways; -
The company’s annual Go Green Challenge consisting of daily eco-friendly activities focused on reducing food waste, minimizing vehicle emissions from commuting, and recycling – to maximize impact, the winning teams earned
$7,000 in corporate donations to support nonprofits of their choice.
The report reiterates Ameresco’s long-term commitments to driving impact across people, planet, and policy areas such as: achieving net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions from operations by 2040; reducing customers’ carbon footprints by a cumulative 500 million metric tons by 2050; continued focus on building and operating on a strong foundation of safety first; developing career advancement programs that facilitate future employee growth opportunities; and more. This year’s report builds on the foundation of transparency, leadership, and commitments established in prior years’ environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) reports.
“I am energized by what is to come,” added
To view the 2023 Impact Report, please visit: https://www.ameresco.com/2023-impact-report/. To learn more about
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