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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Research ServicesUnited States
Last verified 11 months agonist.gov
Established in 1901, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the United United States Department of Commerce, serves as the premier metrology laboratory for the US. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with additional major operational facilities in Boulder, Colorado, NIST is a world-renowned leader in research and development services.
This distinguished institution plays a pivotal role in advancing measurement science, standards, and technology to enhance economic security and improve quality of life. NIST's core offerings encompass developing fundamental measurement tools, creating robust technical standards, and conducting groundbreaking scientific research across diverse fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Their unique contribution lies in providing the critical infrastructure for innovation and competitiveness.
NIST's unwavering commitment to scientific integrity and unbiased research has solidified its position as a trusted authority, driving progress in industries ranging from information technology to materials science. Their work underpins countless technologies and processes, from the atomic clock that defines our time to the data standards that secure our digital world.
18
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-15 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.198
20182025
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for National Institute of Standards and Technology yet.
National Institute of Standards and Technology's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reported no carbon emissions data, indicating a lack of disclosed emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3). This absence of data suggests that NIST has not yet quantified its carbon footprint or established specific reduction targets.
NIST has not set any formal climate commitments or reduction initiatives, as evidenced by the lack of documented reduction targets or participation in frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The organisation does not inherit emissions data from any parent company, maintaining an independent status in its climate reporting.
As a leading institution in the US, NIST plays a crucial role in developing standards and guidelines that could influence broader climate action within the scientific and industrial communities. However, without specific emissions data or reduction commitments, its current impact on climate change mitigation remains unclear.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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