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Library Of Congress

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in 1800, it has evolved into a vital cultural institution, serving as a repository for a vast array of knowledge and historical documents.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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Library Of Congress's score of 23 is higher than 83% 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 US, currently does not have publicly available data on its carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This absence of data suggests that the Library of Congress may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting on its carbon footprint. As the institution navigates its environmental responsibilities, it may consider adopting industry-standard practices for measuring and reducing emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Library Of Congress's primary industry is Education services (80), 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. Library Of Congress is headquartered in US, 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.

Library Of Congress 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.

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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