National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery, headquartered in Great Britain, stands as a premier institution within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector. Founded in 1856, it has become a cornerstone of British heritage, showcasing an extensive collection of portraits that celebrate notable figures from history, politics, and the arts.
With its main operations centred in London, the gallery offers a unique blend of exhibitions, educational programmes, and public events that engage visitors of all ages. Its commitment to preserving and interpreting the nation’s portraiture sets it apart in the cultural landscape.
Recognised for its innovative approach to art and history, the National Portrait Gallery continues to attract millions of visitors annually, solidifying its position as a leading cultural destination in the UK.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Reported emissions
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National Portrait Gallery's reported carbon emissions
The National Portrait Gallery, operating within the recreational, cultural and sporting services sector in GB, has disclosed limited direct carbon emissions data for recent years. While specific, verifiable figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are not available for 2020, 2019, and 2018, the organisation's reporting indicates the presence of some emissions data in its annual reports. For example, in the 2019-20 annual report, Scope 2 indirect emissions were reported as approximately 855,000 kg CO2e for 2020, and 875,000 kg CO2e for 2019. Scope 1 direct emissions were approximately 541,000 kg CO2e in 2015. Additionally, waste figures and scope 2 emissions per visitor have been reported, such as 82.3 tonnes of total waste in 2018 and approximately 1.9 x 10^-5 litres of Scope 2 emissions per visitor in 2020.
There is no information available regarding specific carbon reduction targets or commitments, such as Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals or commitments to net-zero, for the National Portrait Gallery in the provided data. The organisation does not appear to cascade emissions data from a parent organisation.
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