Fortune Climate 500

This tracker aggregates data from multiple authoritative sources to provide a comprehensive view of corporate climate action:

Primary Data Sources (Priority Order)

• SEC 10-K Filings - Climate risk disclosures, capital expenditures (via SEC EDGAR API with accession numbers)
• Company Sustainability Reports - Annual reports published by each company (2024-2025)
• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) - Standardized environmental disclosures
• SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) - Validated climate targets database
• RE100 - Renewable energy commitment tracking
• Climate Action 100+ - Investor engagement assessments
• IEA, MSCI ESG, Bloomberg ESG - Industry benchmarks and analysis

Data Conflict Resolution

When sources conflict, SEC filings take precedence (legally required disclosure) unless sustainability reports provide more granular breakdowns verified by third-party auditors.

Key Metrics Explained

• Progress % - Percentage of emissions reduction target achieved relative to target year
• Scope 1 - Direct emissions from owned/controlled sources
• Scope 2 - Indirect emissions from purchased energy
• Scope 3 - All other indirect emissions (supply chain, product use)
• Risk Level - Assessment based on progress vs. required trajectory
• SBTi Status - Science-Based Targets initiative validation status

Important Notes

• Financial sector "investments" often refer to sustainable finance commitments (loans, underwriting), not operational spending
• AI/data center growth is causing emissions increases for tech companies despite efficiency gains
• Oil & gas companies generally lack Scope 3 targets, which represent 80%+ of their total emissions
• Some companies report emissions increases due to acquisitions or improved measurement

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