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ISS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, ISS completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
ISS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into ISS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofISS amounted to62,186metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ISSdecreased by 14.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
ISS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ISS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of ISS were 56,592 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has ISS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ISS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), ISS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are ISS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, ISS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,131 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 5,594 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has ISS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ISS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 55.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), ISS's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ISS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does ISS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, ISS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
ISS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into ISS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, ISS reported 1,613,854 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of ISS includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
ISS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ISS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, ISS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,613,854 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 73.46%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 26.54%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has ISS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ISS's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that ISS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), ISS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ISS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ISS disclose?
In 2024, ISS reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of ISS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to ISS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 802,170 tCOâ‚‚e(49.71%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 371,138 tCOâ‚‚e(23%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 340,374 tCOâ‚‚e(21.09%)
ISS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ISS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, ISS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 56,592 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,674 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.85 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
ISS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does ISS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, ISS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.85 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.33, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does ISS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, ISS ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
ISS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into ISS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, ISS reported a total carbon footprint of 1,676,040 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.84% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to ISS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.38%.a