Government Of United Kingdom

Government Of United Kingdom's reported carbon emissions

The Government of the United Kingdom (GB) reports its greenhouse gas emissions for its "Other business services (74)" industry. **Emissions Data:** * **2024:** Total emissions were approximately 1,006,880 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 385,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 385,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 253,940 kg CO2e. * **2023:** Total emissions were about 1,258,680 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 532,530 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 532,530 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 393,480 kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total emissions amounted to approximately 1,161,380 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 of about 506,750 kg CO2e, Scope 2 of about 506,750 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of roughly 300,600 kg CO2e. * **2021:** Total emissions were approximately 523,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 216,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 216,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 24,000 kg CO2e. * **2020:** Scope 1 emissions were around 232,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 223,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 231,000 kg CO2e. * **2019:** Scope 1 emissions were about 349,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 222,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 439,700 kg CO2e. * **2018:** Total emissions were approximately 1,661,470 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 716,670 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 716,670 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 220,300 kg CO2e. * **2017:** Scope 1 emissions were around 378,200 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 377,400 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 390,800 kg CO2e. * **2016:** This year's data provides a detailed breakdown: Scope 1 included stationary combustion at approximately 4,873,000 kg CO2e, fugitive emissions at about 184,000 kg CO2e, process emissions at roughly 365,000 kg CO2e, and mobile combustion at about 58,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 comprised purchased electricity at approximately 5,409,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 included upstream transportation and distribution at about 653,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at approximately 678,000 kg CO2e, and business travel at about 432,000 kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** The Government of the United Kingdom has set a clear climate commitment. Specifically, it aimed to build upon a 23% reduction in emissions achieved by 2009/10 by targeting a further 25% reduction in carbon emissions by 2014/15. This target covered all scopes of emissions. The provided data indicates that some Scope 3 categories, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, are not fully disclosed for several reporting years.