IISD
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), headquartered in Canada, is a leading think tank dedicated to promoting sustainable development through innovative research and policy solutions. Founded in 1990, IISD has established itself as a key player in the fields of environmental policy, economic development, and social equity, with operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and beyond. IISD's core services include comprehensive research, policy analysis, and capacity building, focusing on areas such as climate change, trade, and energy. What sets IISD apart is its commitment to integrating sustainability into economic decision-making, ensuring that environmental considerations are at the forefront of policy discussions. With numerous accolades for its impactful work, IISD continues to influence global sustainability practices and foster collaboration among stakeholders worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does IISD'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 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.
Industry Benchmark
IISD's score of 3 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
IISD's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for recent years. The most recent emissions data available dates back to 2012, with no absolute emissions numbers provided. This lack of recent data may indicate a need for improved transparency in their emissions reporting. IISD has not set specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, which suggests that their current climate strategy may not be aligned with industry standards for emissions reduction. The organisation's historical emissions data includes various production emission factors related to biodiesel and ethanol, but these figures do not provide a comprehensive overview of their overall carbon footprint. For instance, emissions factors from different biodiesel plants range from approximately 0.021 to 0.372 kg CO2e per megajoule (MJ), but these figures do not represent total emissions. In summary, while IISD is engaged in sustainability initiatives, the absence of recent emissions data and specific reduction targets highlights an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments and transparency in their environmental impact reporting.
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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.
IISD 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.
