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British Standards Institution
Other ServicesUnited KingdomNYSE: BSIG
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The British Standards Institution (BSI), a leading global standards organisation, is headquartered in Great Britain (GB) and operates across various regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1901, BSI has played a pivotal role in developing standards that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency across multiple sectors.
Operating within the "Other services (93)" industry, BSI offers a diverse range of services, including certification, training, and consultancy. Its unique approach to standardisation and compliance helps organisations improve performance and mitigate risks. BSI is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence, having achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to standard development.
With a strong market position, BSI continues to lead the way in shaping industry standards, ensuring that businesses can thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
53
DitchCarbon score
+29 vs industry average
British Standards Institution’s score of 53 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Other Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
British Standards Institution's reported carbon emissions
British Standards Institution (BSI) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,423,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 242,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 13,980,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, of which 4,434,000 kg CO2e were from employee commute.
In 2023, BSI's total carbon emissions were approximately 16,712,000 kg CO2e, comprising around 834,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 345,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 15,533,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
BSI has set several climate commitments. The organisation reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based emissions by 14.5% between 2023 and 2024. BSI also aims to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2025, against a 2017 baseline. The company has a 'Commitment removed' status for near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets and a 'Commitment removed' status for net-zero. BSI was previously committed to net-zero and was a signatory to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, having joined on 11th March 2021.
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British Standards Institution’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about British Standards Institution’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2024, the British Standards Institution (BSI) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,423,000 kg CO2e. This figure encompasses emissions across all reported scopes, reflecting the organization's comprehensive approach to environmental monitoring. Understanding this total footprint is crucial for BSI to track its progress towards climate commitments and to provide stakeholders with transparent data on its environmental performance within the Other services (93) sector.
Data year: 2024
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