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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.

17

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

The Global Impact Investing Network's score of 17 is lower than 80% 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 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 approximately 340,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The organisation has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to their carbon emissions. As a leading entity in the impact investing sector, GIIN's commitment to addressing climate change is crucial, although further details on their climate strategies or pledges remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
4,333,000
Scope 2
340,929,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Global Impact Investing Network's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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. The Global Impact Investing Network 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.

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.

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