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Nsf

NSF International, commonly referred to as NSF, is a leading global organisation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1944, NSF has established itself as a key player in the public health and safety sector, providing services across various industries, including food, water, and consumer products. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, NSF offers a range of unique services such as product testing, certification, and auditing. Their commitment to quality and safety has earned them a reputable position in the market, recognised for their rigorous standards and innovative solutions. Notable achievements include their role in developing industry standards and their extensive network of experts, which further solidifies NSF's status as a trusted authority in health and safety.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nsf'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.

12

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Nsf's score of 12 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nsf's reported carbon emissions

In 2014, NSF International reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 8,223,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity and about 542,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions associated with fuel and energy-related activities. Currently, NSF has committed to near-term reduction targets, although specific numerical goals have not been disclosed. The organisation is actively engaged in climate initiatives but has not yet set a net-zero commitment. As a professional services company based in the United States, NSF is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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8,223,000
Scope 3
542,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nsf's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Nsf is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nsf is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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