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The British Library

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The British Library, headquartered in London, GB, stands as one of the world's largest and most significant research libraries. Founded in 1973, it has evolved to become a vital resource for scholars, researchers, and the general public, housing over 170 million items across various formats. With a focus on preserving the nation's literary heritage, the library offers unique services such as access to rare manuscripts, historical documents, and an extensive digital collection. Its commitment to innovation is evident in initiatives like the British Library Labs, which promote digital scholarship and engagement. Recognised globally for its vast resources and expertise, The British Library plays a crucial role in the cultural and academic landscape, making it an indispensable institution for knowledge and research.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education 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

The British Library's score of 26 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The British Library's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The British Library reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,704,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 4,047,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, all attributed to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 584,000 kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing 116,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, the Library's total emissions were about 6,415,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,557,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,559,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 299,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The British Library has set a target to reduce its direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) by 25% from a baseline established in 2017, aiming for a reduction of approximately 2,305 tonnes CO2e by 2022. This commitment reflects the Library's ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability practices. Overall, the Library's emissions data demonstrates a commitment to transparency and accountability in its environmental impact, while its reduction targets highlight a proactive approach to mitigating climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The British Library's primary industry is Education services (80), 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 The British Library is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The British Library 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
Reduction Actions

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