ISS A/S
ISS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 6 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into ISS's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ISS amounted to 75,602 metric 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ISS decreased by 5.3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
ISS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ISS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of ISS were 66,153 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has ISS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, ISS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), ISS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are ISS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, ISS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,594 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 9,449 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has ISS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does ISS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, ISS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, ISS reported 1,550,214 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of ISS includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
ISS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ISS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, ISS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,550,214 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 79.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), ISS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ISS 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ISS disclose?
In 2023, ISS reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to ISS's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 710,897 tCOâ‚‚e (45.86%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 480,207 tCOâ‚‚e (30.98%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 262,834 tCOâ‚‚e (16.95%)
ISS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ISS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, ISS reported a total carbon footprint of 1,625,816 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.6% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to ISS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.35% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.07%.