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Iss

ISS A/S, commonly known as ISS, is a leading global provider of facility services headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1901, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, delivering integrated solutions that enhance workplace environments. Operating within the facility management industry, ISS offers a diverse range of services, including cleaning, catering, security, and property management. What sets ISS apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that its services not only meet client needs but also contribute positively to the environment. With a robust market position, ISS has achieved numerous accolades for its service excellence and operational efficiency, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking comprehensive facility management solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Iss'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.

79

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

Iss's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Iss's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ISS A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,694,336,000 kg CO2e, comprising 66,153,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,301,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 4,853,646,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as employee commuting and purchased goods and services. ISS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the 1.5-degree Celsius pathway and have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Looking towards the future, ISS is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim goals to halve emissions by 2030. This comprehensive approach underscores ISS's dedication to sustainability and its proactive stance in addressing climate change.

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2024
Scope 1
56,592,000
Scope 2
10,131,000
Scope 3
4,841,562,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iss's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Iss is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Iss is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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