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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 6 months ago

Federal Reserve System

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The Federal Reserve System, often referred to simply as the Federal Reserve or the Fed, serves as the central banking system of the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it operates across various regions, with 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks strategically located throughout the country. Established in 1913, the Federal Reserve plays a crucial role in the U.S. economy, overseeing monetary policy, regulating banks, and maintaining financial stability. The core services of the Federal Reserve include conducting monetary policy, providing financial services, and supervising and regulating banking institutions. Its unique structure, combining public and private elements, allows it to effectively manage inflation and employment levels. Notably, the Federal Reserve has been instrumental in responding to economic crises, solidifying its position as a key player in global finance and economic policy.

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How does Federal Reserve System'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.

23

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

Federal Reserve System's score of 23 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Federal Reserve System's reported carbon emissions

The Federal Reserve System, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the organisation. As such, the Federal Reserve System's climate commitments and initiatives remain unspecified, and there is no inherited emissions data from a parent organisation. Without concrete emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is challenging to assess their environmental impact or commitment to sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Federal Reserve System'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.

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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 Federal Reserve System is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Federal Reserve System 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
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