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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is a leading organisation in the accounting profession, headquartered in Canada. Established in 2013, CPA Canada emerged from the unification of various accounting bodies, aiming to enhance the profession's standards and practices across the nation. With a strong presence in major operational regions, including Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, CPA Canada serves a diverse membership base of over 200,000 professionals. The organisation focuses on key areas such as professional development, advocacy, and the promotion of accounting excellence. Its unique offerings include comprehensive resources for continuing education and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards. Recognised for its influential role in shaping the accounting landscape, CPA Canada continues to be a trusted authority, fostering innovation and integrity within the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)'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.

18

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)'s score of 18 is higher 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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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)'s reported carbon emissions

In 2011, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 251,600 kg CO2e, comprising about 84,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 167,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight reduction from 2010, where total emissions were about 262,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 92,500 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 172,100 kg CO2e. While CPA Canada has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives related to their carbon emissions, their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility is evident. The organisation is actively engaged in discussions around climate change and its impact on the accounting profession, although no formal climate pledges or science-based targets have been reported. Overall, CPA Canada is focused on understanding and addressing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)'s primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) 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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