BRAC
BRAC, originally known as Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, is a leading non-governmental organisation headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh (BD). Founded in 1972, BRAC has evolved into one of the largest development organisations globally, with a significant presence across South Asia and Africa. Operating primarily in the fields of education, healthcare, social and economic development, BRAC is renowned for its innovative approaches to poverty alleviation. Its core services include microfinance, vocational training, and health services, all designed to empower communities and foster sustainable development. With a commitment to inclusivity and impact, BRAC has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised as the largest NGO in the world by the Global Journal. Its unique model of integrating various sectors has positioned BRAC as a pioneer in the development sector, making a profound difference in the lives of millions.
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BRAC's score of 3 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
BRAC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BRAC reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 1,137,433,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. The breakdown of emissions is as follows: Scope 1 emissions amounted to about 1,520,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 11,458,360 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions originated from Scope 3, which accounted for around 1,137,433,000 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, notable contributors included purchased goods and services at approximately 1,131,483,650 kg CO2e, business travel at about 7,079,770 kg CO2e, and employee commute at around 3,874,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, BRAC has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability practices. As a leading organisation headquartered in Bangladesh (BD), BRAC's climate commitments are crucial in the context of global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.
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Add to project| 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,520,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,458,360 |
| Scope 3 | 1,137,433,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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BRAC 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.
