Equifax
Equifax Inc., a leading global data, analytics, and technology company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1899, Equifax has established itself as a key player in the credit reporting industry, providing essential services across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a range of core products, including credit reports, identity verification, and risk assessment solutions, which are distinguished by their advanced analytics and comprehensive data insights. With a strong market position, Equifax has achieved notable milestones, such as the development of innovative identity protection services and partnerships that enhance consumer trust. As a trusted source for credit information, Equifax continues to empower businesses and consumers alike, ensuring informed financial decisions in an ever-evolving marketplace.
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Industry Benchmark
Equifax's score of 62 is higher 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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Equifax's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Equifax reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 245,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 22,873,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 227,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include capital goods. This marks a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 1,172,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 1,089,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 24,205,000 kg CO2e in 2023 to 22,873,000 kg CO2e in 2024. However, Scope 3 emissions have shown variability, with capital goods emissions reported at 212,903,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Equifax has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, following a science-based pathway. The company has established a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Equifax plans for 73% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 847,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,227,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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