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updated a month ago

R. L. Polk & Co. Sustainability Profile

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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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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.

26

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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Scope 2
27,305,000
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Scope 3
42,740,000
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How Carbon Intensive is R. L. Polk & Co.'s Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is R. L. Polk & Co.'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 R. L. Polk & Co. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

R. L. Polk & Co.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

R. L. Polk & Co.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 29% last year and increased by approximately 946% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Business Travel
13%
Capital Goods
5%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Investments
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

R. L. Polk & Co.'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.

R. L. Polk & Co. 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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