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Social Security Sustainability Profile

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The Social Security Administration (SSA), a pivotal agency in the United States, is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1935, the SSA has played a crucial role in providing social insurance and welfare programmes, primarily focusing on retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. With a commitment to serving millions of Americans, the agency operates across various regions, ensuring accessibility and support for its diverse clientele. The SSA's core services include Social Security retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These programmes are distinguished by their comprehensive coverage and robust support systems, designed to assist individuals in times of need. As a leader in the social insurance sector, the SSA has achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of online services that enhance user experience and streamline benefit applications.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Social Security's score of 23 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Social Security's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Social Security has not reported any carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of specific emissions data for the most recent year. Consequently, there are no recorded totals for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions, nor any significant reduction targets or achievements outlined in their climate commitments. Furthermore, there are no climate pledges or initiatives such as Science Based Targets (SBTi) or other industry-standard commitments documented. The absence of emissions data suggests that Social Security may not currently be engaged in formal carbon accounting or reporting practices. Given that there is no cascaded emissions data from a parent or related organization, it appears that Social Security operates independently in this regard. Without specific emissions figures or reduction initiatives, it is challenging to assess their impact on climate change or their commitment to sustainability.

How Carbon Intensive is Social Security's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Social Security's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Social Security'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 Social Security is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Social Security'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.

Social Security 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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