Care Quality Commission Sustainability Profile
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England, headquartered in GB. Established in 2009, the CQC plays a vital role in ensuring that care services meet fundamental standards of quality and safety across various operational regions, including hospitals, care homes, and community services. The CQC's core services include comprehensive inspections, ratings, and monitoring of health and social care providers, which are unique in their commitment to transparency and accountability. With a focus on improving care quality, the CQC has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of a new inspection framework that enhances the assessment process. As a leader in the healthcare regulatory landscape, the CQC continues to influence best practices and uphold high standards in the industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Care Quality Commission's score of 26 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Care Quality Commission's reported carbon emissions
In 2018, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,383,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects their Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel, which accounted for about 1,941,000 kg CO2e. The previous years show a trend of emissions: in 2017, total emissions were approximately 3,847,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing about 2,422,000 kg CO2e, and in 2016, total emissions were around 3,775,000 kg CO2e, with business travel at approximately 2,480,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, the CQC has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The organisation does not inherit emissions data from a parent company, and all reported data is self-contained. The CQC's commitment to addressing climate change remains vague, with no specific strategies outlined for reducing their carbon footprint in the future.
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Care Quality Commission's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Care Quality Commission's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Care Quality Commission'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.
Care Quality Commission 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.
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