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The Rainforest Alliance

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The Rainforest Alliance, a leading non-profit organisation headquartered in the United States, is dedicated to promoting sustainable land use and protecting biodiversity. Founded in 1987, the organisation has made significant strides in advocating for responsible agricultural practices and forest conservation across major operational regions, including Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Specialising in certification programmes, the Rainforest Alliance offers unique services that empower farmers and businesses to adopt sustainable practices, thereby enhancing environmental stewardship and social equity. Its iconic green frog seal is recognised globally, symbolising commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, the Rainforest Alliance has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major brands and contributions to international conservation efforts, solidifying its role as a leader in the sustainability sector.

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34

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

The Rainforest Alliance's score of 34 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Rainforest Alliance's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Rainforest Alliance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78,724,860 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 35,369,140 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 114,094,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 53,076,340 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 32,530,660 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 85,607,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the organisation's emissions were about 57,810,310 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 36,960,690 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of approximately 94,771,000 kg CO2e. The Rainforest Alliance has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. This commitment was initiated in 2023, reflecting a proactive approach to climate action. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, The Rainforest Alliance is focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices, aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 2
36,960,690
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Rainforest Alliance's primary industry is Other services (93), 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. This request for The Rainforest Alliance is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Rainforest Alliance 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.

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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