EPA

EPA's reported carbon emissions

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its climate impact. For the year 2023, the EPA reported total emissions of approximately 15.96 million kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of approximately 510,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, approximately 950,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 14.5 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, the EPA's total emissions were approximately 16.50 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 495,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 15 million kg CO2e. The EPA has established several significant climate reduction targets. A key commitment is to achieve a 51% reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, which necessitates accelerated implementation of known measures and greater clarity on planned initiatives. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the EPA aims to reduce black carbon emissions by 50% by 2028, relative to a 2013 baseline, a target also applicable to Scope 2. Looking towards the long term, the EPA is dedicated to implementing administration executive orders on climate and refocussing its internal operations towards carbon pollution-free energy use and net-zero emissions by 2050. This net-zero commitment also encompasses Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The EPA's sustainability performance data is sourced internally, with no indication of cascading from a parent organisation.