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ISS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into ISS's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ISS amounted to 75,384 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).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ISS decreased by 0.6%, 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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of ISS were 69,499 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has ISS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, ISS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), ISS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are ISS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, ISS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,661 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,885 tCO₂e 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 38.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, 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 2025, ISS reported 2,195,154 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of ISS includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, 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 2025, ISS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,195,154 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 74.14% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 25.86% 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 emissions have increased by 10.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, ISS reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of ISS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to ISS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,066,803 tCO₂e (48.6%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 565,911 tCO₂e (25.78%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 424,435 tCO₂e (19.34%)
ISS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ISS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, ISS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,499 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,329 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.21 tCO₂e 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 2025, ISS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.21 tCO₂e 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 2025, ISS ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2025, ISS reported a total carbon footprint of 2,270,538 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.72% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to ISS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.06%.a