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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
CA
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Canadian Credit Union Association Sustainability Profile

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The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), headquartered in Canada, serves as the national trade association for credit unions across the country. Established in 1953, CCUA has played a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of credit unions, promoting their unique cooperative model, and enhancing their operational capabilities. Operating primarily in major regions such as Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, CCUA focuses on key areas including policy development, regulatory advocacy, and member services. Its core offerings encompass a range of financial products and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of credit unions, setting them apart with a commitment to community engagement and member-centric solutions. Recognised for its leadership in the financial services industry, CCUA continues to strengthen the position of credit unions in Canada, fostering innovation and collaboration among its members.

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How does Canadian Credit Union Association'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.

23

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Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Canadian Credit Union Association's score of 23 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Canadian Credit Union Association's reported carbon emissions

The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for the most recent year. This absence of emissions data indicates that the CCUA may not have established measurable carbon footprints or may not publicly disclose them. As a current subsidiary of the Canadian Credit Union Association, the CCUA's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are not explicitly detailed. There are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available, which suggests that the organisation may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In the context of the broader financial services industry, many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction. The CCUA may benefit from aligning with industry standards and initiatives, such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), to enhance its climate commitments in the future. Overall, while the CCUA has not yet reported specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within an industry that is progressively prioritising climate action and sustainability.

How Carbon Intensive is Canadian Credit Union Association's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian Credit Union Association's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Canadian Credit Union Association's Location?

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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 Canadian Credit Union Association is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Canadian Credit Union Association's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Canadian Credit Union Association has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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