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Acuity Brands, Inc.

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Atlanta, United States

NYSE: AYI 

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a leading provider of lighting and lighting controls, offering a wide range of products and solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential applications. The company specializes in energy-efficient lighting systems, architectural and decorative lighting, and advanced control technologies to enhance building environments.

CCI Score

CCI Score: Acuity Brands, Inc.

15.99

-0.07%

Latest Event

Acuity Brands Releases 2023 EarthLIGHT ESG Report

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced its annual EarthLIGHT Report outlining its Fiscal Year 2023 ESG achievements, including obtaining net‑zero science-based target verification, partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy for water savings, opening an energy‑efficient production facility, discontinuing less efficient luminaires, launching the Design Select™ program, acquiring KE2 Therm Solutions to boost energy savings, introducing new cloud-based sustainability applications, and launching employee resource groups to enhance diversity and inclusion.

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SABOTEUR

Acuity Brands, Inc. is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score
Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

  • Acuity Brands Releases 2023 EarthLIGHT ESG Report Logo
    NOV
    29
    2023

    Acuity Brands, Inc. announced its annual EarthLIGHT Report outlining its Fiscal Year 2023 ESG achievements, including obtaining net‑zero science-based target verification, partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy for water savings, opening an energy‑efficient production facility, discontinuing less efficient luminaires, launching the Design Select™ program, acquiring KE2 Therm Solutions to boost energy savings, introducing new cloud-based sustainability applications, and launching employee resource groups to enhance diversity and inclusion.

  • +80

    Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

    March 30

    The EarthLIGHT Report demonstrates strong, progressive business practices. The company’s commitments – from achieving net‑zero science-based targets and discontinuing inefficient technologies to bolstering energy efficiency and launching initiatives that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion – reflect a forward‐thinking, socially responsible approach that aligns with anti‑authoritarian and pro‑worker values.

    Acuity Brands Announces 2023 EarthLIGHT Report – lightED

  • +75

    Technology and Services Impact

    March 30

    The introduction of new cloud applications aimed at enhancing energy management and sustainability underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging technology for social and environmental progress. This initiative supports transparent and responsible technological impact, aligning with progressive values.

    Acuity Brands Announces 2023 EarthLIGHT Report – lightED

  • Release of 2023 EarthLIGHT Report on ESG Initiatives Logo
    NOV
    20
    2023

    Acuity Brands, Inc. released its annual EarthLIGHT Report on November 20, 2023, outlining its commitment to sustainability, ESG principles, and technological integration as part of its long-term growth strategy. The report details how the company coordinates its efforts around environmental, social, and governance considerations to achieve both stronger business performance and positive environmental impact.

  • +15

    Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

    March 30

    The report emphasizes Acuity Brands' proactive approach to integrating sustainability and ESG considerations into its business strategy, reflecting a commitment to ethical business practices. This progressive focus on environmental and social governance contributes positively to corporate responsibility, even though it does not address direct political engagement against authoritarian trends.

    Acuity Brands Announces 2023 EarthLIGHT Report

  • +10

    Technology and Services Impact

    March 30

    The EarthLIGHT Report highlights the company’s integration of advanced technologies into its sustainability strategy, showcasing its role in promoting energy efficiency and building smarter environments. This reflects a positive impact in the technology and services domain, albeit with a primary focus on sustainable business practices rather than direct anti-authoritarian political interventions.

    Acuity Brands Announces 2023 EarthLIGHT Report

  • Acuity Brands Lobbying Expenditure Logo
    JAN
    01
    2023

    Acuity Brands Lighting spent $20,000 on lobbying efforts in 2023, as reported by OpenSecrets. The expenditure indicates an engagement in activities meant to influence political processes, raising concerns about corporate influence over democratic policymaking.

  • -40

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 30

    The reported $20,000 lobbying spend in 2023 by Acuity Brands Lighting, as documented by OpenSecrets, demonstrates the company’s use of financial influence to sway political decisions. From an anti-fascist perspective, such efforts are problematic because they prioritize corporate interests over democratic accountability and may contribute to authoritarian political dynamics.

    Acuity Brands Lighting Lobbying Reports • OpenSecrets

  • Acuity Brands Lobbying Expenditure in 2023 Logo
    JAN
    01
    2023

    The article reports that Acuity Brands Lighting has spent $10,000 on lobbying activities in 2023, reflecting its corporate involvement in political processes via lobbying. This expenditure, while relatively modest, raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective as it demonstrates corporate efforts to influence policy, potentially favoring corporate interests over broader public accountability.

  • -10

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    March 30

    Acuity Brands Lighting's expenditure of $10,000 on lobbying in 2023 signifies active corporate political engagement. From an anti-fascist perspective, even modest lobbying expenditures can serve as a mechanism for corporates to influence policy in ways that undermine democratic accountability and promote corporate over public welfare.

    Acuity Brands Lighting Issues Lobbied • OpenSecrets

  • Acuity Brands Supply Chain Transparency Disclosure Logo
    AUG
    01
    2019

    In August 2019, Acuity Brands published its disclosure under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, outlining its commitment to fair labor practices in its supply chain. The document details supplier verification processes, audits, and annual certifications to ensure compliance with labor and human rights standards.

  • +70

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    March 30

    Acuity Brands demonstrates a strong commitment to fair labor practices by requiring all suppliers to certify compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct and applicable labor laws. This proactive measure supports worker rights and prevents involvement in unfair labor practices.

    PDF CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT DISCLOSURE - Acuity Brands

  • +80

    Supply Chain Ethics

    March 30

    The document under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act highlights Acuity Brands' comprehensive approach to managing its supply chain ethics, including supplier audits and mandatory certifications to prevent labor abuses. This initiative aligns with ethical business practices and transparency.

    PDF CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT DISCLOSURE - Acuity Brands

Industries

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Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
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Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
335122
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
335129
Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
335110
Electric Lamp Bulb and Part Manufacturing