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City of Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia, often referred to simply as Philadelphia, is a prominent municipal government headquartered in the United States. Established in 1682, it has evolved into a vital hub for public administration, serving a diverse population in the Greater Philadelphia area. The city operates within the public sector, focusing on essential services such as public safety, education, and urban development. Philadelphia is renowned for its rich historical significance and cultural heritage, making it a unique entity in the realm of municipal governance. The city has achieved notable milestones, including the establishment of various community programmes aimed at enhancing quality of life. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Philadelphia continues to position itself as a leader in urban management and civic engagement, reflecting its dedication to serving its residents effectively.

DitchCarbon Score

How does City of Philadelphia'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.

23

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

City of Philadelphia's score of 23 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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City of Philadelphia's reported carbon emissions

In 2010, the City of Philadelphia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 524,865,000 kg CO2e. The emissions profile primarily consisted of Scope 1 emissions, with mobile combustion contributing about 3,203,748,000 kg CO2e and fugitive emissions accounting for approximately 669,889,000 kg CO2e. There is no available data on Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions. Currently, the City has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate action strategy. The City of Philadelphia's focus on addressing carbon emissions aligns with broader industry trends towards sustainability and climate resilience.

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2010
Scope 1
3,873,637,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. City of Philadelphia's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 City of Philadelphia is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

City of Philadelphia 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
Reduction Actions

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