Save The Children Australia
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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Save The Children Australia's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Save The Children Australia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,623,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 490,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, Scope 2 emissions of around 1,563,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions of about 570,000 kg CO2e primarily from business travel. Comparatively, in 2019, their total emissions were approximately 3,482,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 548,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,618,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,315,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions of about 859,000 kg CO2e from 2019 to 2020. The organisation's emissions data is cascaded from its parent entity, Save The Children Australia, and reflects a commitment to transparency in environmental reporting. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Save The Children Australia is actively monitoring its carbon footprint and has made strides in reducing emissions, particularly in the transition from 2019 to 2020.
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| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 548,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,618,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,315,000 | 000,000 |
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Save The Children Australia 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.
