Public Profile

Rti

RTI International, a renowned non-profit research institute headquartered in the United States, has been a leader in the fields of research and development since its founding in 1958. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, RTI excels in delivering innovative solutions in health, education, and environmental science. The institute is recognised for its unique approach to tackling complex challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced methodologies. Core services include data analysis, programme evaluation, and policy research, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of clients in both the public and private sectors. RTI's commitment to scientific integrity and social impact has positioned it as a trusted partner in addressing global issues, making significant contributions to evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation.

DitchCarbon Score

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Rti's score of 29 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rti's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, RTI reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,335,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,898,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,191,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,285,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel, alongside 962,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Over the years, RTI's emissions have shown a general upward trend, with total emissions increasing from 14,000,000 kg CO2e in 2011 to 15,335,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite this increase, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. RTI's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, but specific reduction strategies or targets have not been outlined. The organisation's emissions data reflects its operational impact, and further transparency regarding future climate commitments would enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
15,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rti's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Rti is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Rti 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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