To bolster ISS' climate impact, the organization has set a near-term science-based emissions reduction target that focuses on specific decarbonization objectives related to its supply chain and service delivery. This target directs ISS entities across the world to reduce carbon with 46.5% across Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, aligned to the 1.5-degree pathway; and a 27.5% reduction for Scope 3 within the same timeframe.
The specific carbon reduction goals target the percentage of emissions related to purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, employee commuting, and the use of sold products.
Kaspar Fangel, CEO of ISS A/S, says:
"With ISS' extensive reach and significant global footprint, we recognize the urgency of playing an active role in reducing carbon emissions within our own enterprise, for our customers, and throughout our full supply chain. This validation forms part of our overall Net Zero program and marks a significant milestone. It affirms that our environmental sustainability efforts and goals around decarbonization are aligned with best practices. This is a clear indication that ISS is making, and will continue to make, a positive impact by delivering on our emissions reduction program."
ISS is actively implementing a range of initiatives to achieve its near-term sciences-based emissions reduction target. These initiatives include the decarbonization of its fleet, transitioning to renewable electricity, and ensuring that the company's key suppliers also adopt ambitious science-based targets with robust transition plans. Furthermore, ISS is partnering with its customers to identify and act on opportunities to decarbonize their workplaces. In addition, ISS is developing action and campaign plans to promote greener employee commuting."
By taking concrete actions across its operations, ISS is steadfast in its commitment to reducing and tracking its carbon footprint and measuring progress, demonstrating dedication to a sustainable future.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and one of the We Mean Business Coalition commitments.
About ISS
ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company. In partnership with customers, ISS drives the engagement and well-being of people, minimizes the impact on the environment, and protects and maintains property. ISS brings all of this to life through a unique combination of data, insight and service excellence at offices, factories, airports, hospitals and other locations across the globe. ISS has more than 350,000 employees around the globe, who we call "Placemakers." In 2022, ISS Group's global revenue amounted to DKK 76.5 billion. For more information on the ISS Group, visit www.issworld.com.
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