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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.
+19 vs industry average
World Resources Institute’s score of 44 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
World Resources Institute, an "Other services (93)" organisation headquartered in the US, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024. In 2024, the organisation's Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 366,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 3 emissions were approximately 22,944,000 kg CO2e, which included about 5,053,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 525,000 kg CO2e from employee commute. There were no reported Scope 1 emissions for 2024.
For 2023, World Resources Institute's Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 359,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 3 emissions were about 23,023,000 kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories included approximately 4,457,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 415,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 8,537,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
The organisation has committed to several climate targets. It aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, World Resources Institute is targeting a 46% reduction in emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2), business travel (Scope 3, Category 6), and goods, partners, and services (Scope 3, Category 1) by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. A long-term goal is to achieve a 75% reduction in total agricultural emissions by 2050, targeting 4 Gt CO2e, compared to a 2010 baseline. All emissions data and commitments are directly from World Resources Institute.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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