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Federation Of Small Businesses Sustainability Profile

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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a prominent organisation based in Great Britain, dedicated to supporting small businesses and self-employed individuals across the UK. Founded in 1974, the FSB has established itself as a leading voice in the small business sector, advocating for the interests of its members and providing essential resources. With its headquarters in London, the FSB operates extensively throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The organisation offers a range of core services, including business advice, financial support, and networking opportunities, all tailored to meet the unique needs of small enterprises. Recognised for its commitment to empowering small businesses, the FSB has achieved significant milestones, including influencing government policy and providing vital support during economic challenges. Its market position as a trusted partner for small businesses underscores its dedication to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial environment in the UK.

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26

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Federation Of Small Businesses's score of 26 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Federation Of Small Businesses's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 34,902,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 33,902,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and around 305,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, amounted to about 19,017,000,000 kg CO2e. Currently, FSB has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Their climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in sustainability practices. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, reflecting the FSB's independent reporting on its carbon footprint.

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2020
Scope 1
33,902,000,000
Scope 2
305,000,000
Scope 3
19,017,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Federation Of Small Businesses's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Federation Of Small Businesses's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Federation Of Small Businesses's Location?

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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 Federation Of Small Businesses is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Federation Of Small Businesses's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Federation Of Small Businesses has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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