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updated 6 months ago

Library Of Congress

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in 1800, it has evolved into a vital cultural institution, serving as a repository for a vast array of knowledge and historical documents.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

24

Industry Benchmark

Library Of Congress's score of 23 is lower than 65% 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 report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for emissions in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the organisation. As such, the Library of Congress does not appear to have established any formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint or engage in climate initiatives at this time. Without emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is unclear how the organisation is addressing climate change within its operational framework.

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

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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