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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a pivotal agency dedicated to serving the nation's veterans. Established in 1930, the VA has evolved significantly, providing a wide range of services across various operational regions, including healthcare, benefits, and memorial services. With a focus on delivering high-quality medical care and support, the VA is renowned for its comprehensive healthcare system, which includes hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialised programmes tailored to veterans' unique needs. The department's commitment to innovation and accessibility has positioned it as a leader in veteran services, achieving notable milestones in improving the quality of life for millions of former service members. Through its extensive network and dedicated workforce, the VA continues to uphold its mission of honouring and empowering those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

DitchCarbon Score

How does U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs'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 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.

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Industry Benchmark

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs's score of 23 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reported significant emissions related to its operations, although specific total emissions figures were not disclosed. Notably, the department's emissions included approximately 86,000 kg CO2e from Desflurane, 8 kg CO2e from Sevoflurane, and 59 kg CO2e from Nitrous Oxide. The emissions data does not specify the scopes (Scope 1, 2, or 3) for these figures. Currently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has not established any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The absence of specific reduction initiatives suggests that the department may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the organisation continues to assess its carbon footprint, it may look to align with industry standards and best practices in climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 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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