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The European Parliament (EP), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, serves as a pivotal institution within the European Union, focusing on public administration, defence services, and compulsory social security. Established in 1952, the EP has evolved significantly, playing a crucial role in shaping EU legislation and policy across its 27 member states.
As a key player in the legislative process, the European Parliament's core functions include debating and adopting laws, scrutinising the EU budget, and representing the interests of EU citizens. Its unique position allows it to influence a wide range of issues, from environmental policy to digital innovation. Notably, the EP has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the European Citizens' Initiative, empowering citizens to directly influence EU legislation. With its commitment to democratic values and transparency, the European Parliament remains a cornerstone of European governance.
31
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+2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Public Administration is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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European Parliament's reported carbon emissions
As of 2024, the European Parliament reported Scope 3 emissions from waste generated in operations of approximately 24.5 kg CO2e. In 2023, the European Parliament's total reported emissions were around 101,947 kg CO2e, including Scope 3 emissions from business travel of 4,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2017, the European Parliament provided a more comprehensive emissions disclosure. Their Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 18,044,000 kg CO2e, comprising mobile combustion (245,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (2,125,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (15,549,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions for the same year were about 1,033,000 kg CO2e, attributed to purchased heat (245,000 kg CO2e) and purchased electricity (788,000 kg CO2e). Scope 3 emissions in 2017 were approximately 200,815,000 kg CO2e, which included capital goods (20,124,000 kg CO2e), business travel (173,481,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (5,423,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (13,711,000 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (299,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (967,000 kg CO2e).
The European Parliament has also reported partial Scope 3 business travel emissions in previous years: approximately 69,508,000 kg CO2e in 2016, 83,484,000 kg CO2e in 2015, 65,439,000 kg CO2e in 2014, 75,515,000 kg CO2e in 2013, and 5,500 kg CO2e in 2006.
The organisation, categorised under Public administration and defence services, does not currently have any disclosed reduction targets, SBTi reduction targets, or a climate pledge. No emissions data is cascaded from a parent or related organisation.
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European Parliament’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for European Parliament yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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