American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a prominent humanitarian organisation headquartered in the United States, has been a beacon of hope since its founding in 1881. Operating across various regions, including major urban centres and rural areas, the organisation plays a crucial role in disaster relief, blood donation, and health and safety training. Renowned for its unique ability to mobilise volunteers and resources during emergencies, the American Red Cross provides essential services that save lives and support communities. With a strong market position, it has achieved notable milestones, including the establishment of the first nationwide blood donation programme. Through its commitment to alleviating human suffering, the American Red Cross continues to be a leader in the humanitarian sector, making a significant impact both nationally and globally.
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American Red Cross's score of 36 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
American Red Cross's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the American Red Cross reported total carbon emissions of approximately 48,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 50,058,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 98,824,000 kg CO2e for these two scopes. This marks a continued effort to manage their carbon footprint, with emissions from Scope 1 showing a decrease from 49,358,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 2 emissions also declining from 57,990,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Over the years, the American Red Cross has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. In 2022, they reported significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 860,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their overall climate strategy. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their reports. The organisation's emissions data reflects a consistent approach to monitoring and managing their environmental impact, although further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments are not available. The American Red Cross continues to engage in climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reporting.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,652,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 71,166,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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American Red Cross is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
