Save the Children Australia, a prominent branch of the global Save the Children movement, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1919, the organisation has dedicated over a century to improving the lives of children across the nation and around the world, with significant operational regions in the Asia-Pacific and beyond. As a leader in the non-profit sector, Save the Children Australia focuses on child protection, education, health, and emergency response. Their unique approach combines advocacy, direct service delivery, and community engagement, ensuring that vulnerable children receive the support they need. Notable achievements include their rapid response to humanitarian crises and ongoing efforts to promote children's rights, solidifying their position as a trusted authority in child welfare.
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In 2020, Save The Children Australia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,623,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 1,563,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 570,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. Comparatively, in 2019, the organisation's total emissions were about 3,482,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 548,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,618,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 1,315,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions of about 859,000 kg CO2e from 2019 to 2020. Save The Children Australia operates as a current subsidiary of Save The Children, and its emissions data is cascaded from the parent organisation. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented for Save The Children Australia, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action within the organisation.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,323,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 1,324,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 436,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 
Save The Children Australia's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 57% last year and increased by approximately 31% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 22% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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.
Save The Children Australia 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.
