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Land Transportation
US
updated 22 days ago

Rural/Metro Corporation

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Rural/Metro Corporation, often referred to as Rural Metro, is a prominent provider of emergency medical services (EMS) and fire protection, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1948, the company has grown significantly, serving various regions across the country, particularly in rural and suburban areas where access to emergency services is crucial. Specialising in ambulance services, Rural/Metro is known for its commitment to rapid response times and high-quality patient care. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its service offerings and the integration of advanced medical technologies. With a strong market position, Rural/Metro continues to be a trusted name in the EMS industry, recognised for its dedication to community safety and health.

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How does Rural/Metro Corporation'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.

8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Rural/Metro Corporation's score of 8 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rural/Metro Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Rural/Metro Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is classified as a current subsidiary and does not inherit emissions data from a parent organisation. Consequently, there are no documented reduction targets or climate commitments, such as those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other industry standards. Given the lack of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is unclear how Rural/Metro Corporation is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action. The absence of a climate pledge or documented targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate commitments, it will be essential for Rural/Metro Corporation to establish clear goals and reporting mechanisms to align with best practices in environmental stewardship.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rural/Metro Corporation's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is high 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 Rural/Metro Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rural/Metro Corporation 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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