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The Salvation Army Sustainability Profile

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The Salvation Army, officially known as The Salvation Army National Corporation, is a prominent charitable organisation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1865, this global entity operates extensively across North America, providing vital services in areas such as homelessness prevention, disaster relief, and rehabilitation programmes. With a mission rooted in Christian values, The Salvation Army offers unique core services, including thrift stores, food assistance, and youth outreach initiatives, all aimed at uplifting communities in need. Its commitment to social justice and community support has positioned it as a leader in the non-profit sector, recognised for its impactful contributions and extensive volunteer network. Notable achievements include its extensive disaster response efforts and ongoing programmes that address poverty and addiction, making The Salvation Army a cornerstone of humanitarian aid in the US and beyond.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

The Salvation Army's score of 23 is lower than 65% 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 Salvation Army's reported carbon emissions

The Salvation Army, headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, are not provided. In terms of climate commitments, there are no documented reduction targets or initiatives listed, indicating a lack of formalised strategies at this time. The organisation does not appear to inherit emissions data from any parent company or corporate family, suggesting that their climate impact assessment is independent. As the climate landscape evolves, it is essential for organisations like The Salvation Army to establish measurable targets and transparent reporting to contribute effectively to global climate goals.

How Carbon Intensive is The Salvation Army's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Salvation Army's primary industry is Public Administration, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

The Salvation Army'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.

The Salvation Army 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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