Equifax
Equifax Inc., a leading global data, analytics, and technology company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Latin America, and Europe. Founded in 1899, Equifax has established itself as a cornerstone in the credit reporting industry, providing essential services that empower consumers and businesses alike. The company offers a range of core products, including credit reports, credit scores, and identity theft protection, distinguished by their robust data analytics capabilities. Equifax's unique approach to leveraging vast datasets positions it as a trusted partner in risk management and consumer insights. With a strong market presence, Equifax has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its service offerings. As a pioneer in the credit reporting sector, Equifax continues to shape the landscape of financial data solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Equifax'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 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.
Industry Benchmark
Equifax's score of 42 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Equifax's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Equifax reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 1,172,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions, including 212,903,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 7,059,000 kg CO2e from employee commute. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. In 2019, Equifax's emissions were 847,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 30,385,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with additional Scope 3 emissions from business travel at 9,227,000 kg CO2e. The company aims for 73% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2027. Equifax's climate commitments align with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and enhancing sustainability within its operations and supply chain.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 847,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,385,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,227,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Equifax is committed to some 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.
