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Australian Competition And Consumer Commission

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is a pivotal regulatory body headquartered in Canberra, Australia. Established in 1995, the ACCC plays a crucial role in promoting competition and fair trading across various industries, ensuring consumer protection and compliance with Australian competition law. With a focus on sectors such as telecommunications, energy, and transport, the ACCC is dedicated to fostering a competitive marketplace that benefits consumers and businesses alike. Notable achievements include its rigorous enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Act, which has led to significant penalties for anti-competitive behaviour. The ACCC's unique services, including market studies and consumer education initiatives, position it as a leader in safeguarding consumer rights and promoting fair business practices throughout Australia.

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How does Australian Competition And Consumer Commission's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Australian Competition And Consumer Commission's score of 22 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Australian Competition And Consumer Commission's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,271,519 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,750 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 408,218 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 1,119,944 kg CO2e. The ACCC is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative. This long-term commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, although specific near-term reduction targets have not been detailed. The ACCC's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The organisation is actively working towards its climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate action.

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2023
Scope 1
3,750
Scope 2
408,218
Scope 3
1,119,944

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Australian Competition And Consumer Commission's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Australian Competition And Consumer Commission is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Australian Competition And Consumer Commission is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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