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Meat Processing
US
updated 24 days ago

Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.

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VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc., a leading name in veterinary care, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1986, VCA has established itself as a prominent player in the animal healthcare industry, providing a comprehensive range of services including preventive care, diagnostics, and emergency treatment. With a commitment to excellence, VCA's network of over 1,000 animal hospitals is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and highly skilled veterinary professionals. The company’s unique approach combines advanced medical technology with compassionate care, ensuring pets receive the best possible treatment. VCA has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for quality and innovation, solidifying its position as a trusted provider in the veterinary field.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Meat Processing 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

Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s score of 52 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Mars, Incorporated

Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, and thus inherits its climate commitments and initiatives from this parent company. Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. follows the sustainability and climate strategies set forth by Mars, Incorporated, which include various initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. have not been disclosed. The emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from Mars, Incorporated, which is actively engaged in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP reporting, and RE100, all at a cascade level of three. These initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental practices, although specific metrics for Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. are not available. In summary, while Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. does not report its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it aligns with the broader climate commitments of its parent company, Mars, Incorporated, which is focused on reducing its overall carbon footprint and promoting sustainability within the industry.

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Scope 1
800
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Scope 2
1,100
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Scope 3
12,200
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s primary industry is Animal products nec, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. 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
Reduction Actions

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