Save the Children
Save the Children, a prominent non-profit organisation headquartered in the United States, has been dedicated to improving the lives of children worldwide since its founding in 1919. With a strong presence in over 100 countries, including major operational regions in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the organisation focuses on critical areas such as education, health, and child protection. Renowned for its innovative programmes and advocacy efforts, Save the Children uniquely combines emergency response with long-term development strategies. The organisation has achieved significant milestones, including its role in global humanitarian efforts and its commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. As a leader in the child welfare sector, Save the Children continues to make a profound impact, positioning itself as a trusted voice for children in need.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Save the Children'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Health 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.
Industry Benchmark
Save the Children's score of 0 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Save the Children's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Save the Children reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,458,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 131,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 166,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a significant reduction compared to previous years, reflecting their commitment to addressing climate change. Over the years, Save the Children has shown a downward trend in emissions, with total emissions of about 3,084,000 kg CO2e in 2017, decreasing to approximately 3,405,000 kg CO2e in 2018, and further to about 3,482,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The organisation's emissions in Germany were notably high in 2019, reaching approximately 98,661,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions. Despite these reductions, Save the Children has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives. Their climate strategy appears to focus on monitoring and reporting emissions rather than setting formal reduction targets. The organisation's efforts to reduce carbon intensity per employee have been documented, with figures indicating a carbon intensity of about 1,700 kg CO2e per employee in 2023. Overall, Save the Children's emissions data highlights their ongoing efforts to mitigate climate impact, although further commitments and targets would enhance their climate action strategy.
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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.
Save the Children is not committed to any 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.
