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updated 3 months ago

Freddie Mac Sustainability Profile

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Freddie Mac, officially known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, is a pivotal player in the US housing finance industry. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company primarily operates across the United States, facilitating access to affordable mortgage financing. Founded in 1970, Freddie Mac has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative mortgage products that have transformed the home-buying landscape. Specialising in the purchase and securitisation of mortgages, Freddie Mac offers unique services that enhance liquidity in the housing market. Its core products, such as mortgage-backed securities, provide investors with stable returns while supporting homeownership for millions of Americans. As a government-sponsored enterprise, Freddie Mac holds a prominent market position, recognised for its commitment to promoting affordable housing and financial stability.

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25

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

Freddie Mac's score of 25 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34%

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Freddie Mac's reported carbon emissions

Freddie Mac, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As such, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, are not provided. In terms of climate commitments, Freddie Mac has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further development in their climate action plans. Freddie Mac's climate-related data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that their emissions reporting and commitments are independent. The organisation's approach to sustainability and emissions management remains an area for potential growth and enhancement.

How Carbon Intensive is Freddie Mac's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Freddie Mac'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 Freddie Mac is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Freddie Mac'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.

Freddie Mac 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
Reduction Actions

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