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CARFAX, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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CARFAX, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of vehicle history information, primarily serving the automotive industry. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a trusted resource for consumers and businesses alike, offering comprehensive reports that detail a vehicle's past, including accidents, title issues, and service history. With a focus on transparency and reliability, CARFAX's core products include vehicle history reports and VIN checks, which are essential tools for car buyers, dealerships, and insurers. The company's unique database aggregates information from various sources, ensuring that users receive accurate and up-to-date insights. Recognised for its commitment to quality, CARFAX has become a market leader, helping millions of customers make informed decisions when purchasing used vehicles. Its innovative approach and extensive data coverage have solidified its position as a vital player in the automotive information sector.

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91

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

CARFAX, Inc.'s score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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CARFAX, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from S&P Global Inc.

CARFAX, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of S&P Global Inc., and any potential emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organisation. Despite the lack of specific emissions data, CARFAX, Inc. is part of a corporate family that engages in various climate initiatives. The company is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed by S&P Global Inc. at the sixth cascade level. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented for CARFAX, Inc. at this time. As a subsidiary, CARFAX, Inc. may benefit from the broader sustainability strategies and commitments of S&P Global Inc., which could influence its future climate actions. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction targets highlights the need for further transparency and commitment to climate action within the organisation.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
3,046,000
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Scope 2
27,305,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
42,740,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is CARFAX, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. CARFAX, Inc.'s primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is CARFAX, Inc.'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 CARFAX, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

CARFAX, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

CARFAX, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 29% last year and increased by approximately 946% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Business Travel
13%
Capital Goods
5%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

CARFAX, Inc.'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.

CARFAX, Inc. 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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