Acuity Brands commits to achieving Net Zero by 2040

Acuity Brands released its fourth annual EarthLIGHT Report on its Fiscal Year 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance accomplishments, announcing its new ESG targets, and sharing progress on its ongoing initiatives. "Our businesses develop technology that can help save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions," said Neil M. Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands. "I am proud of our Fiscal 2022 ESG results and pleased to share our progress in our EarthLIGHT report." Additionally, Acuity announced its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040. To achieve Net Zero, Acuity plans to work with the Science-Based Targets Initiative to establish new interim targets to further reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions.