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Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc., commonly referred to as Chemonics, is a leading global development firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1975, the company has established a strong presence in over 70 countries, focusing on sectors such as health, agriculture, economic development, and governance. Chemonics is renowned for its innovative approach to project management and capacity building, delivering tailored solutions that address complex challenges in developing regions. With a commitment to sustainable development, Chemonics offers a range of services, including programme design, implementation, and evaluation. The firm has achieved notable milestones, such as receiving multiple awards for excellence in project delivery and impact. As a trusted partner for governments, NGOs, and private sector entities, Chemonics continues to enhance its market position through strategic collaborations and a dedication to measurable results.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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

Chemonics's score of 39 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chemonics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Chemonics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 410,300 kg CO2e. This figure includes 35,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 28,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity), and a significant 313,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily driven by business travel. In comparison, the company's emissions in 2020 were about 167,490 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial increase over the years. The breakdown for 2020 showed 30,350 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 46,910 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 122,430 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Chemonics has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting the company's dedication to addressing climate change comprehensively. The organisation is also a member of the BA1.5 initiative, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Overall, Chemonics is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the challenges of increasing emissions in recent years.

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Scope 2
46,910
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Scope 3
122,430
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chemonics's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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 Chemonics is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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