The Global Impact Investing Network
The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), headquartered in the United States, is a leading organisation dedicated to increasing the scale and effectiveness of impact investing. Founded in 2009, GIIN has played a pivotal role in shaping the industry, providing essential resources and fostering collaboration among investors, fund managers, and other stakeholders across major operational regions worldwide. GIIN's core services include research, education, and the development of industry standards, which distinguish it as a trusted authority in the impact investing space. With a commitment to advancing the practice of impact measurement and management, GIIN has established itself as a key player, facilitating over $1 trillion in impact investments. Its notable achievements include the creation of the IRIS+ system, which enhances the ability of investors to measure and manage their social and environmental impact effectively.
DitchCarbon Score
How does The Global Impact Investing Network'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
The Global Impact Investing Network's score of 3 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
The Global Impact Investing Network's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 344,232,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 4,333,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 340,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Currently, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges in place, indicating a potential area for future commitment and action. The GIIN's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions as part of their climate strategy. As a leading organisation in impact investing, the GIIN is positioned to influence sustainable practices within the industry, although specific initiatives or targets for emissions reduction have not been disclosed.
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Add to project| 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,333,000 |
| Scope 2 | 340,929,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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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.
The Global Impact Investing Network 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.
