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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Public AdministrationUnited Kingdom
Last verified 11 months agowww.gov.uk
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is the United Kingdom's leading government department for foreign policy, international development, and diplomacy. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the FCDO maintains a global presence through its extensive network of embassies, high commissions, and consulates. Its core mandate falls within public administration and defence services, effectively shaping Britain's role on the international stage.
Established in September 2020 through the merger of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development, the FCDO integrates the UK's diplomatic and development efforts. This unique structure ensures a cohesive approach to addressing global challenges, delivering strategic foreign policy outcomes and impactful international aid. The FCDO is pivotal in promoting British values, prosperity, and national security overseas, providing essential consular assistance to UK citizens abroad.
31
DitchCarbon score
+2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Low
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's reported carbon emissions
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, operating in the Public administration and defence services sector in the UK, reported its most recent emissions data for 2018. The organisation disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 884,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 6,171,000 kg CO2e, totalling 7,055,000 kg CO2e for these two scopes. No Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed for this period.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has set ambitious reduction targets. It aims for a 60% absolute reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions (covering Scope 1) between 2009 and 2020, with a target year of 2018. Similarly, a 60% absolute reduction target for Greenhouse Gas emissions (covering Scope 2) has been set for the same timeframe. Additionally, the organisation is targeting a 62% absolute reduction in waste (classified as Scope 3) between 2009 and 2020, also with a target year of 2018.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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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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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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