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updated 10 days ago

Institutional Shareholder Services

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Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, ISS has established itself as a pivotal player in the financial services industry, particularly in the realms of proxy advisory and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) research. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, ISS offers a suite of services that includes proxy voting recommendations, governance ratings, and ESG analytics. What sets ISS apart is its comprehensive approach to helping institutional investors navigate complex governance issues and make informed decisions. Recognised for its influential role in shaping shareholder engagement, ISS has achieved notable milestones, including the development of innovative tools that enhance transparency and accountability in corporate practices. As a trusted partner for institutional investors, ISS continues to lead the market in governance solutions, driving positive change across the investment landscape.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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

Institutional Shareholder Services's score of 54 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Institutional Shareholder Services's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), headquartered in the United States, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,831,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 15,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 356,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 8,831,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 8,588,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 1,476,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 537,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, ISS's total emissions were about 10,712,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 303,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, reflecting ISS's commitment to sustainability. ISS has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with targets established through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These long-term targets were initiated in 2023, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. The company is currently on track to meet its two-year goals, although it has not specified interim reduction percentages. The emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., which is part of a broader corporate family relationship. This data is essential for understanding ISS's environmental impact and its strategic direction towards sustainability.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
9,339,000
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0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Institutional Shareholder Services's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Institutional Shareholder Services is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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