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PROXY Governance, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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PROXY Governance, Inc., a leading provider of proxy advisory services, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a trusted authority in corporate governance, offering comprehensive solutions that empower institutional investors to make informed voting decisions. Specialising in proxy voting recommendations, governance research, and shareholder engagement, PROXY Governance stands out for its commitment to transparency and rigorous analysis. The firm’s unique approach combines in-depth research with a focus on best practices, ensuring clients receive tailored insights that align with their investment strategies. With a strong market position, PROXY Governance has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative methodologies and contributions to enhancing corporate accountability. As a key player in the proxy advisory industry, the company continues to shape the landscape of shareholder activism and governance standards.

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61

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PROXY Governance, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ernst & Young Global Limited

PROXY Governance, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges, which suggests a lack of formal commitments to reducing its carbon footprint at this time. However, it is important to note that PROXY Governance, Inc. inherits its climate-related data and initiatives from its parent organisation, Ernst & Young LLP, at a cascade level of 1. This relationship may influence its climate strategy and reporting in the future. The emissions data and reduction initiatives from Ernst & Young LLP could provide a framework for PROXY Governance, Inc. to develop its own climate commitments. As of now, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, PROXY Governance, Inc. appears to be in the early stages of addressing its carbon emissions and climate impact.

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1,187,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is PROXY Governance, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PROXY Governance, Inc.'s primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is PROXY Governance, Inc.'s Location?

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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 PROXY Governance, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

PROXY Governance, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

PROXY Governance, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 81% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
50%
Purchased Goods and Services
30%
Employee Commuting
16%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%

PROXY Governance, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

PROXY Governance, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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