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Cfa Institute

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The CFA Institute, headquartered in the United States, is a leading global association for investment professionals. Founded in 1947, it has established itself as a cornerstone of the finance industry, particularly through its renowned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, which sets a high standard for investment management and financial analysis. With a presence in major operational regions worldwide, including Europe and Asia, the CFA Institute focuses on advancing the investment profession through education, advocacy, and professional development. Its core offerings, such as the CFA, CIPM, and Investment Foundations programmes, are distinguished by their rigorous curriculum and commitment to ethical standards. Recognised for its influence and expertise, the CFA Institute plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance, making it a respected authority in the investment community.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Membership 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Cfa Institute's score of 23 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cfa Institute's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, CFA Institute reported zero carbon emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1 and Scope 2, indicating a commitment to minimising their environmental impact. The data, inherited from the parent organisation, reflects a corporate family relationship with CFA Institute, which has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges. Despite the absence of emissions data, CFA Institute's commitment to sustainability is evident through their operational practices. The organisation has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, nor have they reported any significant climate initiatives. As a current subsidiary of CFA Institute, the emissions data and climate commitments are aligned with the broader goals of the organisation, which focuses on promoting responsible investment and sustainability within the finance sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cfa Institute's primary industry is Membership organisation services n.e.c. (91), 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. This request for Cfa Institute is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cfa Institute is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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