Intuit: Bringing Solar Power to Local Communities

Intuit provides financial services to approximately 100 million customers worldwide, operating in eight countries.

Its mission is to power prosperity around the world, which includes working towards a healthy planet and sustainable workforce.

Intuit has been ranked 50th in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025.

Targets to tackle climate change

Intuit is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.

This is in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C and achieving net zero global emissions before 2050.

The company’s emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), prioritising direct emissions reductions and neutralising any residual emissions in line with SBTi criteria.

Its near-term science-based targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.

Intuit aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and reduce Scope 3 emissions by 97% per million USD value added by 2040 from a 2022 base year.

Debbie Lizt, Head of Global Sustainability at Intuit, says: “Climate change impacts us all and the time to act is now.

“At Intuit, we’ve set science-based net zero targets to guide us as we decarbonise our operations and supply chain and we work with partners to reduce emissions in communities beyond our value chain.

“It’s an exciting time as we strive to make a positive impact on climate change and inspire others to do the same.”

Intuit’s sustainability goals can be seen in action with its commitment to sustainable workplaces.

Its campuses offer sustainably sourced food options and waste diversion efforts.

It provides sustainable commuter programmes to its employees which encourage low-carbon options like public transport instead of cars.

In 2024, Intuit opened its LEED Platinum certified building on its Mountain View, California, US campus which provides energy efficiency, on-site renewable energy and waste conservation features.

What is the Coalfield Solar Fund?

Many partnerships and initiatives are helping Intuit work towards its sustainability goals.

In 2023, it launched the Coalfield Solar Fund in collaboration with Secure Solar Futures and The Need Project.

This is a multi-year incentive grant programme which provides funds for schools across Virginia and West Virginia to help install solar panels with no upfront investment.

Intuit also provides support to help students’ job readiness through the initiative.

It helps with local workforce development pathways through solar apprenticeships, hands-on training and direct experience in clean energy, solar and STEM industries.

Matthew McFadden, Business Development Manager at Secure Solar Futures, says: “As we continue to shift away from fossil fuels, there’s a need to build a bridge between our community and the fastest growing renewable energy source on the planet – solar energy.

“The Coalfield Solar Fund is not only about getting solar on rooftops and opening up new career pathways, it’s about ensuring that our community can play a key part in the transition to 21st century energy technology.”

Intuit says that climate change serves the greatest threats to groups who already face socioeconomic and environmental challenges.

This is why it has built its initiatives like the Coalfield Solar Fund in these communities, supporting climate action while providing meaningful benefits to underserved communities.

The company describes this as a “holistic approach to climate action”, as it looks inward at its operational footprint as well as looking outward beyond its value chain into the communities it serves.