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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is a renowned international humanitarian organisation headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1971, MSF operates in various regions worldwide, providing critical medical assistance in conflict zones and areas affected by epidemics and natural disasters.
Specialising in emergency medical care, MSF delivers unique services that include surgical interventions, vaccination campaigns, and mental health support, all tailored to the specific needs of vulnerable populations. The organisation is distinguished by its commitment to impartiality and independence, allowing it to respond swiftly to crises without political or military affiliations.
With a strong market position, MSF has received numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, recognising its significant contributions to global health and humanitarian efforts. Through its innovative approach and dedication to providing quality care, Médecins Sans Frontières continues to be a leader in the medical and humanitarian sectors.
-11 vs industry average
Médecins sans frontières’s score of 21 is lower than 38% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Médecins Sans Frontières, headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operating within the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2021. In that year, their Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, amounted to 819,900 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, attributed to purchased electricity, were 50,100 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2021 totalled 7,700 kg CO2e, including 8,100 kg CO2e from capital goods, 4,800 kg CO2e from business travel, and 25,500 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Please note that there were missing data points for Scope 3 purchased goods and services.
Looking back, in 2020, Médecins Sans Frontières' Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were 533,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were 72,700 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2020 included 26,100 kg CO2e from capital goods, 3,100 kg CO2e from business travel, and 7,400 kg CO2e from employee commuting.
For 2019, Scope 1 mobile combustion emissions were 1,145,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 purchased electricity emissions were 91,800 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2019 included 7,700 kg CO2e from capital goods, 26,100 kg CO2e from business travel, and 81,900 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Médecins Sans Frontières has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Médecins sans frontières yet.
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