Intuit, a US financial services provider serving around 100 million customers across eight countries, is advancing renewable energy adoption through its Coalfield Solar Fund.

Launched in 2023 with partners Secure Solar Futures and The Need Project, the initiative equips schools in Virginia and West Virginia with solar panels without requiring upfront capital investment.

The programme combines infrastructure deployment with workforce development, offering solar apprenticeships, practical training, and engagement in clean energy, solar, and STEM sectors.

Matthew McFadden, Business Development Manager at Secure Solar Futures, said, “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,” adding that the Coalfield Solar Fund also ensures the community can play a key part in the transition to 21st-century energy technology.

Intuit focuses these programmes on underserved communities, addressing populations disproportionately affected by climate change. The company integrates holistic climate action, targeting both internal operational impact and external influence across communities in which it operates.

In line with the Paris Agreement, Intuit has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Science-based near-term targets include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, progressing to 90% reduction by 2040 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million USD value added.

Debbie Lizt, Head of Global Sustainability, said, “Climate change impacts us all and the time to act is now,” adding that Intuit’s science-based net zero targets guide decarbonisation across operations and communities beyond its value chain.

Learn how Intuit is scaling renewable energy solutions and driving net zero initiatives across communities and operations in the full story.