World Resources Institute
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2001)
Reporting Period: 2001
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2011 metric tons of CO2 in 2001 (estimated)
Scope 1 Emissions:0 metric tons of CO2
Scope 2 Emissions:1005.5 metric tons of CO2
Scope 3 Emissions:1005.5 metric tons of CO2
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions by 12.7 percent by 2002 (net zero by 2005 through internal reductions and offsets).
Social Achievements
- Organized a contest to solicit ideas for emissions reductions, rewarding winners with gift certificates.
- Improved employee morale through engagement in climate action.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Climate Champion role to lead the emissions reduction effort.
- Publicly committed to reducing emissions to net zero by 2005.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2005.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce emissions to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2000.
Environmental Challenges
- Difficulty in making further reductions after moving to energy-efficient office space.
- Incomplete data for establishing a 1990 baseline for emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Purchasing green power for the office.
- Using quarterly data collection for regular comparisons and annual reporting.
- Expanding the inventory to include more emissions sources over time.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing Energy Star rated equipment
- Purchasing green power
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Cost savings from energy efficiency
- Improved public relations
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol