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Bhf

The British Heart Foundation (BHF), a leading charity based in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of cardiovascular research and support since its establishment in 1961. With a mission to fund groundbreaking research and provide vital information on heart health, BHF operates extensively across the UK, making significant strides in the fight against heart disease. BHF is renowned for its unique approach to funding innovative research projects and offering comprehensive support services for patients and their families. Its core offerings include educational resources, fundraising initiatives, and a network of charity shops that contribute to its mission. Over the years, BHF has achieved notable milestones, including funding over £1 billion in research, solidifying its position as a leader in the health charity sector.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Bhf's score of 48 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bhf's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bhf reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,273,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain. This figure includes 1,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 1,186,000 kg CO2e, specifically from fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2022, Bhf's total emissions were around 3,660,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,010,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 174,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,376,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Bhf has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The organisation's emissions data reflects its operational impact, and ongoing efforts to monitor and manage carbon emissions are essential for aligning with industry standards and climate commitments.

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20232024
Scope 1
8,853,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
17,857,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,018,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bhf's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 Bhf is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bhf 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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