The Royal Society, officially known as the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, is a prestigious scientific institution headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1660, it has played a pivotal role in the advancement of scientific knowledge and innovation, making significant contributions across various disciplines, including biology, physics, and chemistry. As a leading voice in the scientific community, the Royal Society publishes a range of high-impact journals and organises numerous events and discussions that foster collaboration among researchers. Its commitment to promoting excellence in science is evident through initiatives such as the Royal Society Fellowships, which recognise outstanding contributions to the field. With a rich history of notable achievements, including the publication of groundbreaking research and the promotion of science education, the Royal Society continues to maintain a prominent position in the global scientific landscape.
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In 2020, the Royal Society reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with the majority, around 12,000,000,000 kg CO2e, attributed to Scope 3 emissions. Currently, the Royal Society has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate frameworks. The organisation does not inherit emissions data from a parent company, indicating that their reported figures are independently sourced. As a leading scientific institution in Great Britain, the Royal Society is positioned to influence climate action and research, although specific commitments or reduction strategies have yet to be disclosed.
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Scope 1 | 100,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 12,000,000,000 |
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Royal Society 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.