The European Court of Auditors (ECA), headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial accountability of the European Union. Established in 1975, the ECA conducts independent audits of EU finances, contributing to transparency and efficiency in the management of public funds across member states. Operating primarily within the EU, the Court assesses the legality and regularity of financial transactions, as well as the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of EU spending. Its unique position as the only institution responsible for auditing the EU budget underscores its significance in promoting sound financial governance. With a commitment to enhancing accountability, the ECA has achieved notable milestones, including the publication of comprehensive annual reports that inform EU institutions and citizens alike. Through its rigorous auditing processes, the ECA continues to uphold the integrity of EU financial operations.
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European Court of Auditors's score of 31 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,989,000 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 3. The breakdown of these emissions includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,924,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 1,055,000 kg CO2e), and capital goods (around 1,637,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the ECA's total emissions were about 7,569,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions over the year. In 2019, emissions peaked at approximately 9,430,000 kg CO2e. This trend highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies. Currently, the ECA has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The ECA's headquarters is located in Luxembourg (LU), and it operates independently without cascading emissions data from a parent organization. As such, its emissions reporting reflects its own operational impact without external influence.
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Scope 3 | 7,516,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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European Court of Auditors is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.