CERN
The European Organization for Nuclear Research, commonly known as CERN, is a leading research institution headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 1954, CERN has become a cornerstone of the particle physics industry, renowned for its groundbreaking discoveries and advanced scientific research. With major operational regions across Europe, CERN is best known for its Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator. This unique facility enables scientists to explore fundamental questions about the universe, including the origins of mass and the nature of dark matter. CERN's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a global leader in high-energy physics, contributing significantly to our understanding of the universe. Its notable achievements include the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, a milestone that solidified its reputation in the scientific community.
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How does CERN's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
CERN's score of 30 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
CERN's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, CERN reported total carbon emissions of approximately 192,727,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 184,173,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 63,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 192,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 178,143,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 5,836,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, CERN's emissions were approximately 123,174,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 56,382,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 105,843,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a rise in emissions across all scopes from 2021 to 2022. CERN has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the organisation is situated in a sector that is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 123,174,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 56,382,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 105,843,000 | 000,000,000 |
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CERN is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
