Barnardo's, officially known as Barnardo's Charity, is a leading organisation in the health and social work services sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1866, Barnardo's has a rich history of supporting vulnerable children and families across the UK, with a strong presence in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Specialising in a range of services, including child protection, mental health support, and educational programmes, Barnardo's is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. Its unique approach combines advocacy, direct support, and community engagement, making it a trusted name in social care. With numerous accolades and a significant market position, Barnardo's continues to make a profound impact, championing the rights of children and families for over 150 years.
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Industry Intensity
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Health Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Barnardo's's reported carbon emissions
Barnardo's, a prominent organisation in the Health and social work services sector based in GB, reported approximately 5.84 million kg CO2e in emissions for the 2024 reporting year. This total encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.92 million kg CO2e, comprising stationary combustion of about 1.61 million kg CO2e and mobile combustion of approximately 303,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 2.46 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1.73 million kg CO2e. The organisation also disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the 2023 reporting year, totalling approximately 6.16 million kg CO2e, and for the 2022 reporting year, amounting to roughly 5.38 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Barnardo's reported a total of approximately 9.47 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2.63 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 4.48 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2.35 million kg CO2e.
Barnardo's has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor has it made a commitment to the Climate Pledge. However, the organisation has a Carbon Reduction Plan Report for the 2023-24 period, indicating a focus on climate action within its operations. The provided data also notes that Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services are a missing data point in their reporting. Barnardo's reports provide an employee intensity ratio, with a figure of 800.0 for the 2024 reporting year and 850.0 for the 2023 reporting year, suggesting a metric for tracking environmental impact relative to its workforce.
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