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Farm Credit Canada

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is a leading financial institution headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, serving the agricultural sector across Canada. Established in 1959, FCC has grown to become a vital partner for farmers and agribusinesses, providing tailored financial solutions that support the growth and sustainability of the industry. Specialising in loans, insurance, and advisory services, FCC stands out for its deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Canadian producers. With a commitment to fostering rural communities, the organisation has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as a trusted lender in the agricultural finance sector. FCC's dedication to innovation and customer service has solidified its reputation as a key player in supporting the future of Canadian agriculture.

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33

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Farm Credit Canada's score of 33 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Farm Credit Canada's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,220,000 kg CO2e. This figure is part of their ongoing commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all scopes. In 2021, FCC's total emissions were about 5,218,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,381,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 3,220,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 617,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of about 5,404,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes. FCC has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 40% by 2025, using 2012 levels as a baseline. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to climate action, initiated in 2017. Furthermore, FCC is aligned with the Government of Canada's goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, supporting the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well below 2°C. These initiatives underscore FCC's dedication to sustainability and its role in addressing climate change within the agricultural finance sector.

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201920202021
Scope 1
1,285,000
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Scope 2
4,209,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
2,038,000
0,000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Farm Credit Canada's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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 Farm Credit Canada is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Farm Credit Canada 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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