Public Profile

Global Witness

Global Witness, founded in 1993, is a prominent non-governmental organisation headquartered in Great Britain. With a focus on environmental and human rights issues, it operates across various regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The organisation is renowned for its investigative work that exposes corruption, environmental destruction, and the exploitation of natural resources. Specialising in advocacy and research, Global Witness offers unique insights into the intersection of business and human rights, aiming to hold corporations and governments accountable. Its notable achievements include influencing policy changes and raising awareness about the impacts of the extractive industries. As a leader in the field, Global Witness continues to drive significant change, making it a vital player in the global fight for justice and sustainability.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Global Witness'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Global Witness's score of 23 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Global Witness's reported carbon emissions

Global Witness, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is unclear how the organisation is addressing its carbon footprint. However, Global Witness is known for its advocacy in environmental protection and climate justice, which suggests a commitment to addressing climate change issues. As the organisation continues its work, it may develop measurable targets and initiatives to reduce its emissions in alignment with global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Global Witness's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Global Witness is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Global Witness is not participating in any 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.

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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