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Yonkers Racing Corporation

Yonkers Racing Corporation, also known as Empire City Casino, is a prominent player in the gaming and entertainment industry, headquartered in Yonkers, New York, USA. Founded in 1899, the corporation has evolved significantly, becoming a leading destination for gaming and leisure activities in the region. The company operates a state-of-the-art casino, offering a diverse range of gaming options, including slot machines and electronic table games. Its unique blend of entertainment, dining, and live events sets it apart from competitors, attracting a wide audience. With a strong market position, Yonkers Racing Corporation has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its gaming facilities and the introduction of innovative entertainment experiences. As a key player in the New York gaming landscape, it continues to shape the future of casino entertainment.

DitchCarbon Score

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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

Yonkers Racing Corporation's score of 17 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yonkers Racing Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Yonkers Racing Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,233,092,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 259,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 144,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 829,106,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses areas such as purchased goods and services (415,587,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (1,244,693,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2019, the corporation's emissions were lower, with total emissions amounting to about 265,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 149,405,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,629,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 108,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Yonkers Racing Corporation's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint. The significant increase in emissions from 2019 to 2022 underscores the urgency for the corporation to adopt more robust sustainability practices and set measurable reduction goals in line with industry standards.

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Scope 1
149,405,000
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Scope 2
12,629,000
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Scope 3
108,275,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yonkers Racing Corporation's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Yonkers Racing Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Yonkers Racing Corporation 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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