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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a leading institution in paediatric healthcare, is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas, the hospital has made significant strides in the treatment and research of childhood cancers and other life-threatening diseases. Renowned for its pioneering work in clinical care and innovative research, St. Jude offers unique services, including cutting-edge therapies and comprehensive support for families. The hospital's commitment to ensuring that no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family's ability to pay sets it apart in the healthcare industry. With a mission to advance cures and means of prevention for paediatric catastrophic diseases, St. Jude has achieved remarkable milestones, including a significant increase in survival rates for various cancers. Its position as a global leader in childhood cancer research underscores its dedication to improving the lives of children and their families.

DitchCarbon Score

How does St. Jude Children's Research Hospital'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

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Industry Benchmark

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's score of 3 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's reported carbon emissions

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their carbon footprint, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is important to note that St. Jude is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. However, specific reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) have not been disclosed. The hospital's focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility reflects a growing trend within the healthcare sector to mitigate climate impacts, although specific actions and measurable outcomes remain unspecified.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low 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. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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