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Library Of Congress Sustainability Profile

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The Library of Congress, often referred to simply as LOC, is the largest library in the world, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. Established in 1800, it has evolved into a vital cultural institution, serving as a repository for a vast array of knowledge and historical documents. The Library's primary focus areas include preserving and providing access to a diverse collection of books, recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscripts, making it an invaluable resource for researchers and the public alike. With over 170 million items in its collections, the Library of Congress stands out for its unique offerings, such as the National Film Registry and the American Folklife Center. Its commitment to digitisation and accessibility has solidified its position as a leader in the information industry, ensuring that its resources are available to a global audience.

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How does Library Of Congress'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 Education 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Library Of Congress's score of 23 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Library Of Congress's reported carbon emissions

The Library of Congress, headquartered in the United States, currently does not have available carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the organisation. As such, the Library of Congress has not publicly committed to any specific climate initiatives or reduction strategies at this time. Without emissions data or reduction commitments, it is challenging to assess their environmental impact or progress in addressing climate change. In the broader context, many organisations are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability initiatives to mitigate their carbon footprints, but the Library of Congress has yet to disclose any such commitments or inherited data from a parent organisation.

How Carbon Intensive is Library Of Congress's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Library Of Congress's primary industry is Education Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Library Of Congress's Location?

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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 Library Of Congress is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Library Of Congress'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.

Library Of Congress 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.

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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