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National Gallery Of Art

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The National Gallery of Art (NGA), located in Washington, D.C., is a premier institution dedicated to the visual arts in the United States. Founded in 1937, it has become a cornerstone of American culture, housing an extensive collection of European and American masterpieces. The gallery's unique offerings include exhibitions, educational programmes, and research initiatives that engage a diverse audience. With its two buildings on the National Mall, the NGA serves as a vital hub for art appreciation and scholarship. Notable achievements include the acquisition of significant works by renowned artists, positioning the gallery as a leader in the art world. The National Gallery of Art continues to inspire and educate, making it an essential destination for art lovers and scholars alike.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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

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National Gallery Of Art's score of 36 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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National Gallery Of Art's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the National Gallery of Art reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,054,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 4,387,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 161,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Gallery's emissions from Scope 1 have decreased by about 21.2% from a baseline of 5,143,000 kg CO2e in 2021, with a target to reach 4,054,000 kg CO2e by 2024. Additionally, the Gallery aims to reduce its Scope 2 emissions to 989,000 kg CO2e by 2024 from a baseline of 1,145,000 kg CO2e in 2021, representing a 13.7% reduction. The National Gallery of Art has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term goal reflects the institution's dedication to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the National Gallery of Art independently reports its carbon footprint and climate commitments.

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202120222023
Scope 1
5,143,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
84,000
000,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. National Gallery Of Art's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), 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 National Gallery Of Art 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
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
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Race To Net Zero
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