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United Nations Children's Fund

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The United Nations Children's Fund, commonly known as UNICEF, is a leading humanitarian organisation headquartered in the United States. Established in 1946, UNICEF operates in over 150 countries, focusing on the welfare of children and mothers in need. The organisation is dedicated to providing essential services such as education, healthcare, and emergency relief, making it a pivotal player in the global child welfare sector. UNICEF's unique approach combines advocacy, research, and direct service delivery, ensuring that children's rights are upheld and their needs are met. Notable achievements include significant contributions to reducing child mortality rates and improving access to education worldwide. As a trusted authority in child protection and development, UNICEF continues to set benchmarks in the industry, striving to create a better future for every child.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

United Nations Children's Fund's score of 18 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Nations Children's Fund's reported carbon emissions

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. As of now, there are no documented emissions figures, such as Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor any commitments to science-based targets (SBTi) or other climate pledges. UNICEF's climate commitments and initiatives are not detailed in the provided information, indicating a potential area for development in their sustainability strategy. Without specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is challenging to assess their current impact or progress in addressing climate change. Overall, UNICEF's climate strategy may benefit from establishing measurable emissions data and clear reduction targets to enhance transparency and accountability in their environmental efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Nations Children's Fund's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is 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 United Nations Children's Fund 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.

United Nations Children's Fund 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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