British Red Cross
The British Red Cross, a prominent humanitarian organisation headquartered in Great Britain, has been a cornerstone of emergency response and community support since its founding in 1870. Operating across the UK and internationally, it plays a vital role in disaster relief, first aid training, and health and social care services. With a commitment to alleviating human suffering, the British Red Cross offers unique services such as emergency response teams and refugee support, distinguishing itself through its extensive volunteer network and local community engagement. Recognised for its impactful contributions, the organisation has achieved significant milestones, including its response to major crises and ongoing support during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leader in the humanitarian sector, the British Red Cross continues to uphold its mission of helping those in need, making a lasting difference in countless lives.
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British Red Cross's score of 27 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
British Red Cross's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the British Red Cross reported total carbon emissions of approximately 48,766,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 55,645,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a continued effort to reduce emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 49,358,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and Scope 2 emissions down from approximately 57,410,000 kg CO2e. Over the past five years, the organisation has shown a consistent reduction in emissions across both scopes. For instance, Scope 1 emissions have decreased from about 59,652,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure, while Scope 2 emissions have similarly declined from approximately 70,207,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these reductions, the British Red Cross has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as part of their initiatives. The organisation's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce emissions, although further details on formal targets or pledges are not available. Overall, the British Red Cross is actively working towards minimising its carbon footprint, reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability and climate action within the humanitarian sector.
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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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British 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.
