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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a prominent entity within the "Other services (93)" industry, is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Established in 1879, the USGS has played a pivotal role in providing scientific data and insights related to natural resources, natural hazards, and the landscape of the United States. With major operational regions across the country, the agency focuses on areas such as geology, hydrology, biology, and geography.
USGS is renowned for its core services, including mapping, environmental monitoring, and research on water resources and ecosystems. Its unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with extensive fieldwork, ensuring accurate and reliable data. As a leader in geological research, the USGS has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the National Map and the establishment of the Earthquake Hazards Program, solidifying its position as a trusted source for scientific information in the United States.
18
DitchCarbon score
-7 vs industry average
U.S. Geological Survey’s score of 18 is lower than 26% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for U.S. Geological Survey yet.
U.S. Geological Survey's reported carbon emissions
The U.S. Geological Survey does not publicly disclose its Scope 1, 2, or 3 greenhouse gas emissions data. However, based on available production emission factors from their 2024 report, in 2022, they report approximately 423,800,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion of coal for electricity generation, commercial and residential use. Additionally, there were approximately 83,320,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion of petroleum products and around 100,000 kg CO2e from nitrous oxide emissions from stationary combustion of natural gas. Carbon dioxide emissions from non-CO2-EOR uses were about 460 kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, in 2021, the U.S. Geological Survey reported approximately 706,100,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion of coal for electricity generation, commercial and residential use, and about 1,800,000 kg CO2e from nitrous oxide emissions from mobile combustion of motor gasoline. In 2020, these figures were approximately 650,600,000 kg CO2e from stationary coal combustion and around 1,800,000 kg CO2e from nitrous oxide emissions from mobile combustion of motor gasoline.
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U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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