Icf
ICF International, commonly referred to as ICF, is a leading global consulting and technology services firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, ICF has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates primarily within the consulting industry, focusing on areas such as energy, environment, health, and social programmes. ICF is renowned for its unique blend of data analytics, technology solutions, and strategic consulting, which enables clients to navigate complex challenges effectively. With a commitment to innovation, ICF has achieved notable milestones, including recognition as a top firm in government consulting and environmental services. Its market position is further solidified by a diverse portfolio of core services that cater to both public and private sector clients, making ICF a trusted partner in driving sustainable growth and transformation.
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Icf's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ICF reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,763,000 kg CO2e, comprising 763,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel and purchased goods and services. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 798,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable. ICF has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 23% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per benefits-eligible employee by the same year. ICF is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2025. Looking further ahead, ICF has established a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63.19% by 2030, alongside a 58.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting, per full-time employee. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, ICF's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 547,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,587,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,590,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Icf is participating in some 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.
