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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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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ifaw's score of 27 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ifaw's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, IFAW reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,114,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 242,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 107,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 5,765,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Compared to 2021, where total emissions were about 6,279,000 kg CO2e, IFAW achieved a reduction of approximately 165,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the breakdown of emissions included 261,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and no reported Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions at 6,018,000 kg CO2e. The 2020 emissions were lower, at around 4,882,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 282,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 380,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,221,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, IFAW has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action. The organisation's emissions data highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of their carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
282,000
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Scope 2
380,000
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Scope 3
4,221,000
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0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ifaw's primary industry is Other services (93), 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 Ifaw is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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