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The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a prominent non-profit organisation based in the United States, specialising in environmental and sustainability issues within the broader category of 'Other services (93)'. Since its founding in 1982, WRI has established itself as a leader in providing data-driven insights and innovative solutions to global environmental challenges, with a focus on climate change, natural resources, and sustainable development.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., WRI operates across multiple regions worldwide, collaborating with governments, businesses, and civil society to promote sustainable practices. Its core offerings include research reports, policy analysis, and strategic advisory services that are recognised for their credibility and impact. WRI’s notable achievements include influencing international climate policies and advancing sustainable resource management, positioning it as a key player in the global environmental sector.
44
DitchCarbon score
+19 vs industry average
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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
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
World Resources Institute's reported carbon emissions
WRI, an "Other services (93)" organisation headquartered in the US, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024. In that year, the organisation's total Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions were 366,000 kg CO2e. This included zero kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and 366,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based emissions. WRI's Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were 22,944,000 kg CO2e, with business travel accounting for 5,053,000 kg CO2e, employee commute for 525,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy related activities for 229,000 kg CO2e. It is noted that data for Scope 3 purchased goods and services was missing for 2024.
For 2023, WRI's total Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions were 359,000 kg CO2e, with zero kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 359,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 totalled 23,023,000 kg CO2e, including 4,457,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 415,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 8,537,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 2,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 204,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities.
Looking back to 2019, the organisation's total Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions were 575,000 kg CO2e, with zero kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 574,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based. Scope 3 emissions in 2019 were 19,846,000 kg CO2e, including 8,923,000 kg CO2e from investments, 3,461,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 258,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 6,992,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 1,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 198,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities.
WRI has set several climate commitments. The organisation aims to achieve near-zero Scope 1 emissions by 2025 and near-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Additionally, WRI targets a 46% reduction in emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2), a 46% reduction in business travel emissions (Scope 3, Category 6), and a 46% reduction in emissions from goods, partners, and services (Scope 3, Category 1) by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. The organisation also has a long-term absolute Scope 3 target to reach total agricultural emissions of 4 gigatonnes CO2e by 2050, representing approximately a 75% reduction from a 2010 baseline.
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World Resources Institute’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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