EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a pivotal agency of the United States government, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Established in 1970, the EPA plays a crucial role in safeguarding human health and the environment across the nation. With a focus on air and water quality, waste management, and chemical safety, the agency implements regulations and policies that promote sustainable practices. The EPA's core services include environmental assessments, regulatory enforcement, and public education initiatives, all aimed at reducing pollution and enhancing ecological integrity. Notable achievements include the establishment of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which have significantly improved environmental standards. As a leader in environmental protection, the EPA continues to influence policy and foster collaboration among various stakeholders to address pressing environmental challenges.
DitchCarbon Score
How does EPA'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.
Industry Benchmark
EPA's score of 18 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
EPA's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, the EPA reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from waste generated in operations. This marked a notable reduction from about 41,025,100,000 kg CO2e in 2017, indicating a substantial decrease in emissions over the two-year period. However, there is no available data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions during these years, nor for 2020 and 2022, where emissions data was not disclosed. The EPA has not established specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests a lack of formalised strategies for further emissions reductions. The absence of disclosed emissions data for recent years raises questions about the agency's ongoing climate commitments and transparency in reporting. Overall, while the EPA has demonstrated a significant reduction in Scope 3 emissions from 2017 to 2019, the lack of comprehensive data and formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 41,025,100,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
EPA 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.
