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Meat Processing
US
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Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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.

11

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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20122015202120232024
Scope 1
800
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
1,100
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
Scope 3
12,200
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
-

How Carbon Intensive is Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s primary industry is Meat Processing, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s Location?

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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.

Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
17%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Vca Animal Hospitals, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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