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Established in 1846, the Smithsonian Institution, commonly known as the Smithsonian, is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. Headquartered in the United States, its vast operational footprint extends across the nation and globally, significantly contributing to the recreational, cultural, and educational services sector.
This esteemed institution comprises a prestigious network of museums, galleries, and research centres dedicated to fostering knowledge and discovery. Its unique core offerings include unparalleled collections, groundbreaking scientific research, and extensive educational programmes that preserve cultural heritage and inspire public engagement. The Smithsonian holds a leading position as a national treasure and a global leader in cultural preservation and scientific exploration.
15
DitchCarbon score
-15 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Recreation and Sports Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.171
20182025
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Reported emissions
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Smithsonian Institution's reported carbon emissions
The Smithsonian Institution has not publicly disclosed its total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
However, the institution has reported "GHG Emissions From Standard Operations in Facilities" of approximately 96,000,000 kg CO2e for 2023. This is a reduction from approximately 104,000,000 kg CO2e reported for "GHG Emissions From Standard Operations" in 2022, and approximately 107,200,000 kg CO2e in 2021. In 2008, these emissions were approximately 160,000,000 kg CO2e.
For 2015, the Smithsonian Institution reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 24,800,000 kg CO2e. In 2014, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 24,100,000 kg CO2e, and in 2013, approximately 21,400,000 kg CO2e. Going further back, 2012 saw Scope 3 emissions of approximately 25,900,000 kg CO2e, while 2011 reported approximately 26,000,000 kg CO2e, and 2010 reported approximately 26,900,000 kg CO2e.
The Smithsonian Institution has also reported on "Scope 1 and 2" emissions: approximately 109,300,000 kg CO2e in 2015, approximately 109,800,000 kg CO2e in 2014, approximately 105,000,000 kg CO2e in 2013, approximately 110,100,000 kg CO2e in 2012, approximately 115,400,000 kg CO2e in 2011, and approximately 122,800,000 kg CO2e in 2010.
No specific reduction targets have been publicly disclosed by the Smithsonian Institution.
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Smithsonian Institution’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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