Ifaw
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a prominent non-profit organisation headquartered in the United States, dedicated to the protection of animals and their habitats worldwide. Founded in 1969, IFAW has made significant strides in wildlife conservation, rescue operations, and advocacy, operating across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. IFAW's core services encompass animal rescue, wildlife protection, and habitat preservation, distinguished by their commitment to science-based approaches and community engagement. The organisation has achieved notable milestones, such as leading successful campaigns against commercial whaling and the illegal wildlife trade. With a strong market position, IFAW continues to be a leader in animal welfare, leveraging innovative strategies to create lasting change for animals globally.
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Ifaw's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) reported carbon emissions primarily from energy consumption, remote workers, and landfill waste, totalling approximately 379,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 312,000 kg CO2e from energy consumption, 76,000 kg CO2e attributed to remote workers, and 7,000 kg CO2e from landfill waste. For the previous year, 2021, IFAW's emissions were approximately 289,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from staff commuting (200,000 kg CO2e), energy consumption (189,000 kg CO2e), and fleet vehicles (72,000 kg CO2e). In 2020, the organisation reported about 584,000 kg CO2e, with energy consumption being the largest contributor at 505,000 kg CO2e, followed by staff commuting (89,000 kg CO2e) and landfill waste (5,000 kg CO2e). IFAW has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent organisation. The organisation's commitment to addressing climate change remains unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.
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Ifaw 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.
