The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure, and construction. Founded in 1868, RICS has established itself as a global authority, with a presence in major operational regions including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. RICS offers a range of core services, including professional accreditation, training, and guidance for surveyors and related professionals. Its commitment to maintaining high standards and ethical practices sets it apart in the industry. Notably, RICS has achieved recognition for its role in promoting sustainability and innovation within the built environment. With a strong market position, RICS continues to influence policy and practice, ensuring that its members are equipped to meet the evolving challenges of the profession.
How does Rics'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.
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Rics's score of 23 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
RICS reported a total embodied carbon of approximately 9,000 kg CO2e in 2008. This figure reflects their overall carbon emissions but does not specify the breakdown into Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. Currently, there are no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. As a leading organisation in the built environment sector, RICS is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in addressing climate change, although specific initiatives or targets have not been outlined in the available data.
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Rics is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.