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Business Services
US
updated 2 days ago

R. L. Polk & Co.

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R. L. Polk & Co., commonly referred to as Polk, is a prominent data and analytics company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1870, Polk has established itself as a leader in the automotive and marketing industries, providing comprehensive data solutions that empower businesses to make informed decisions. With a strong presence across North America, Polk offers unique insights through its extensive vehicle registration data, market intelligence, and consumer analytics. The company’s core services include automotive data solutions, marketing analytics, and customer segmentation, which are designed to enhance client strategies and drive growth. Recognised for its innovative approach, R. L. Polk & Co. has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their marketing efforts and improve customer engagement.

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How does R. L. Polk & Co.'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.

91

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

R. L. Polk & Co.'s score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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R. L. Polk & Co.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from S&P Global Inc.

R. L. Polk & Co., 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 is a current subsidiary of S&P Global Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from R. L. Polk & Co., it is important to note that any potential climate initiatives or targets would likely be aligned with those set by S&P Global Inc. at the sixth cascade level. This includes adherence to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which are integral to corporate climate strategies. As R. L. Polk & Co. continues to navigate its environmental responsibilities, the absence of specific emissions data highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its transparency and commitment to climate action.

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3,046,000
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27,305,000
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Scope 3
42,740,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. R. L. Polk & Co.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 R. L. Polk & Co. 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.

R. L. Polk & Co. 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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