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NRDC

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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a prominent environmental advocacy organisation, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across major regions including California and New York. Founded in 1970, NRDC has established itself as a leader in the environmental sector, focusing on critical areas such as climate change, clean energy, and wildlife conservation. With a mission to safeguard the earth’s natural resources, NRDC offers a unique blend of scientific research, legal expertise, and grassroots advocacy. Its innovative approach to environmental protection has led to notable achievements, including influential policy changes and successful litigation efforts. As a respected voice in the industry, NRDC continues to drive impactful initiatives that promote sustainability and protect public health, solidifying its position as a key player in the global environmental movement.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

NRDC's score of 23 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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NRDC's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for recent years. The most recent emissions data available dates back to 2012, indicating that NRDC's carbon dioxide emissions per unit of energy produced were approximately 400.0 kg CO2e per MWh, and emissions per tonne of steel were about 1.8 kg CO2e. Additionally, the emissions per employee were reported at approximately 4200.0 kg CO2e. NRDC has not set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised reduction initiatives at this time. The organisation does not inherit emissions data from a parent company, and all data is reported independently. In summary, while NRDC has provided some emissions metrics from 2012, there are currently no specific reduction targets or recent emissions data available, reflecting a need for further transparency in their climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NRDC's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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 NRDC 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.

NRDC 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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