EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), operating within the "Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75)" industry in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments. For the 2023 reporting year, the EPA reported a total of approximately 15.96 billion kg CO2e in emissions. This total comprised about 510,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 950,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 14.50 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.

In the preceding year, 2022, the EPA's total emissions were approximately 16.50 billion kg CO2e. This figure included around 495,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 15.00 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.

The EPA is committed to significant emission reductions. A key target is to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, relative to a 2018 baseline. This overarching goal necessitates faster implementation of existing measures and greater clarity on planned initiatives. Furthermore, the EPA aims to reduce black carbon emissions by 50% by 2028, using 2013 as a baseline. In the long term, the agency is working towards net-zero emissions and carbon pollution-free energy use, aligning with federal sustainability goals by 2050.