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Union of Concerned Scientists

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The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), founded in 1969, is a prominent non-profit organisation headquartered in the United States. With a mission to harness the scientific community's expertise to address critical global challenges, UCS operates primarily in the fields of climate science, energy, and food security. The organisation is renowned for its rigorous research and advocacy efforts, focusing on promoting sustainable solutions and informed policy decisions. Notable achievements include influencing climate legislation and advancing renewable energy initiatives, positioning UCS as a leader in the environmental advocacy sector. Through its unique blend of scientific analysis and public engagement, the Union of Concerned Scientists continues to drive meaningful change, making significant contributions to the discourse on science-based solutions for a sustainable future.

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Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Union of Concerned Scientists's score of 23 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Union of Concerned Scientists's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 828,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel (157,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (70,000 kg CO2e). This marked a reduction from 2019, when total emissions were about 1,218,000 kg CO2e, with business travel and employee commuting accounting for 388,000 kg CO2e and 140,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Over the years, UCS has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, although specific data for these scopes is not disclosed. The organisation has set ambitious long-term targets, aiming for significant reductions in emissions from the power sector by 2050, in line with broader climate goals. UCS's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The organisation's efforts align with industry standards for climate action, focusing on transparency and accountability in emissions reporting.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Union of Concerned Scientists'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 Union of Concerned Scientists is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Union of Concerned Scientists 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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