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Canadian International Development Agency

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), now part of Global Affairs Canada, is a pivotal player in the realm of international development. Headquartered in Canada, CIDA focuses on enhancing the quality of life in developing countries through various initiatives, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Established in 1968, CIDA has made significant strides in promoting sustainable development, poverty reduction, and humanitarian assistance. CIDA's core services include project funding, capacity building, and policy development, all aimed at fostering economic growth and social equity. Its unique approach combines local knowledge with Canadian expertise, ensuring that initiatives are culturally relevant and effective. With a strong reputation for transparency and accountability, CIDA has positioned itself as a leader in the international development sector, contributing to numerous global milestones in health, education, and environmental sustainability.

DitchCarbon Score

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Canadian International Development Agency's score of 27 is higher than 69% 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 International Development Agency's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,592,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,332,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from a peak in 2013 when emissions reached about 63,698,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 6,370,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 57,328,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Despite these reductions, CIDA has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The agency's commitment to addressing climate change remains evident, but further details on formal reduction strategies or future commitments are not available. Overall, CIDA's emissions data reflects a trend towards decreasing carbon output, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Canadian International Development Agency's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Canadian International Development Agency is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Canadian International Development Agency 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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