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.
+37 vs industry average
Equifax’s score of 69 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Equifax's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Equifax reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 261,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,796,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 238,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 237,365,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 6,917,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 6,722,000 kg CO2e). Equifax has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, following a science-based pathway. They have also established a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment that 73% of their suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives reflect Equifax's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Equifax’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2032
54.6% reduction in all scopes
Under our target ambitions, we have committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 54.6% by 2032, from a 2019 base year…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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