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International Monetary Fund

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF), headquartered in the United States, plays a pivotal role in the global financial landscape. Established in 1944, the IMF has evolved to support its 190 member countries through financial stability, economic growth, and poverty reduction. With a focus on macroeconomic policy, fiscal management, and exchange rate stability, the organisation provides critical financial assistance and expert advice. The IMF's core services include surveillance of global economic trends, capacity development, and lending programmes tailored to member nations' needs. Its unique position as a key player in international finance is underscored by its ability to mobilise resources and foster cooperation among countries. Notable achievements include its response to global financial crises and its ongoing commitment to enhancing economic resilience worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does International Monetary Fund'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 Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

International Monetary Fund's score of 23 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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International Monetary Fund's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,080,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase from 2021, when emissions were about 16,375,000 kg CO2e, and from 2020, which saw emissions of around 18,544,000 kg CO2e. The highest recorded emissions were in 2019, at approximately 61,158,000 kg CO2e. The IMF has not disclosed specific data regarding Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor have they set formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As of the latest reports, there are no documented climate pledges or reduction initiatives in place. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the IMF's reported figures are independent and reflect its own operational impact. The IMF's headquarters is located in the United States, and it continues to engage in discussions around climate commitments and sustainability within the global financial context.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. International Monetary Fund's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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 International Monetary Fund 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.

International Monetary Fund 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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