insead Sustainability Profile
INSEAD, the International Institute for Advanced National Development, is a prestigious business school headquartered in the United States, with significant operational regions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1957, INSEAD has established itself as a leader in business education, offering a diverse range of programmes including MBA, Executive Education, and PhD courses. Renowned for its global perspective and multicultural environment, INSEAD uniquely combines rigorous academic theory with practical application, preparing students for leadership roles in an increasingly interconnected world. The institution's commitment to innovation and excellence has earned it a prominent position in global rankings, consistently recognised as one of the top business schools worldwide. With a strong alumni network and partnerships with leading organisations, INSEAD continues to shape the future of business education.
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insead's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, INSEAD reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,559,870 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,440,490 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 404,310 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 15,149,110 kg CO2e. Notably, business travel accounted for about 7,521,980 kg CO2e, highlighting a major area for potential reduction. Comparatively, in 2022, INSEAD's total emissions were approximately 14,589,775 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,442,675 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 509,615 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 11,637,485 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. INSEAD has committed to ambitious climate targets, pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its four locations by 67% from 2019 levels by 2035. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, with a specific focus on achieving a 67% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, ultimately aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, the institution aims to be carbon neutral by 2040, particularly addressing Scope 2 emissions. These commitments reflect INSEAD's proactive approach to sustainability and its intention to lead by example in the educational sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000.0 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000.0 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000.0 | 00,000,000 |
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insead's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
insead's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 30% last year and increased by approximately 116% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.
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insead's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
insead has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
