Equifax
Equifax Inc., a leading global data, analytics, and technology company, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Latin America, and Europe. Founded in 1899, Equifax has established itself as a cornerstone in the credit reporting industry, providing essential services that empower consumers and businesses alike. The company offers a range of core products, including credit reports, credit scores, and identity theft protection, distinguished by their robust data analytics capabilities. Equifax's unique approach to leveraging vast datasets positions it as a trusted partner in risk management and consumer insights. With a strong market presence, Equifax has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its service offerings. As a pioneer in the credit reporting sector, Equifax continues to shape the landscape of financial data solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Equifax'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Equifax's score of 39 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Equifax's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Equifax reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 24,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 1,172,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 212,903,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 3,749,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Equifax has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by 2032, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans for 73% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services and capital goods, to establish science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Equifax's commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within its operations and supply chain.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 847,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 30,385,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,227,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Equifax is committed to some 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.
