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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a premier research facility in the United States, renowned for its contributions to scientific innovation and technological advancement. Established in 1943, ORNL has played a pivotal role in various fields, including materials science, nuclear science, energy production, and environmental science. As a leader in the Department of Energy's national laboratory system, ORNL focuses on cutting-edge research and development, offering unique capabilities in high-performance computing, neutron science, and bioenergy. Its commitment to addressing global challenges has positioned it as a key player in the energy and environmental sectors. Notable achievements include advancements in clean energy technologies and significant contributions to the understanding of climate change, solidifying ORNL's reputation as a vital asset in the scientific community.

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31

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 263,062,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 34,566,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 28,612,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, encompassing indirect emissions such as business travel and employee commuting. Notably, ORNL's Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined totalled about 233,775,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, ORNL's emissions were recorded at approximately 255,360,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at 34,070,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 198,911,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions compared to the previous year. ORNL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the laboratory is working towards achieving a net-zero emissions building portfolio by 2045 through building electrification and other initiatives. Furthermore, ORNL plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. These commitments reflect ORNL's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with broader industry standards and sustainability goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oak Ridge National Laboratory's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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 Oak Ridge National Laboratory is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory 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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