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United States House Committee on Financial Services

The United States House Committee on Financial Services, often referred to as the Financial Services Committee, is a pivotal entity within the U.S. Congress, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Established in 1865, the committee plays a crucial role in overseeing the financial services industry, including banking, insurance, and securities. It is responsible for shaping legislation that impacts the economy and financial markets, making it a key player in the regulatory landscape. The committee's core functions include reviewing and proposing laws related to financial institutions, consumer protection, and capital markets. Notable achievements include significant contributions to the Dodd-Frank Act and ongoing efforts to enhance financial stability. With its influential position, the Financial Services Committee continues to address pressing issues in the financial sector, ensuring a robust and transparent economic environment for all Americans.

DitchCarbon Score

How does United States House Committee on Financial Services'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 Financial Intermediation 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

United States House Committee on Financial Services's score of 23 is higher than 71% 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 States House Committee on Financial Services's reported carbon emissions

The United States House Committee on Financial Services currently does not have any publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets related to their climate commitments. As such, there are no recorded emissions figures in kg CO2e, nor are there any documented initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints or achieving sustainability goals. This absence of data suggests a need for enhanced transparency and accountability in their environmental impact efforts. The Committee's role in financial oversight may influence broader climate-related policies, but without concrete emissions data or commitments, it remains unclear how they are addressing climate change within their operational framework.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United States House Committee on Financial Services's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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. United States House Committee on Financial Services is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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 States House Committee on Financial Services is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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