Greenpeace, officially known as Greenpeace International, is a leading environmental organisation headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1971, it has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The organisation is dedicated to addressing critical global issues such as climate change, deforestation, overfishing, and pollution. Greenpeace is renowned for its unique approach to advocacy, employing peaceful direct action and innovative campaigns to raise awareness and drive change. Its core services include research, lobbying, and grassroots activism, which have positioned it as a formidable force in the environmental sector. Notable achievements include significant contributions to international treaties and a strong market position as a trusted voice for ecological sustainability. Through its unwavering commitment to protecting the planet, Greenpeace continues to inspire individuals and communities worldwide.
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Greenpeace's score of 28 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Greenpeace reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,020,230 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,641,830 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 1,034,130 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 14,344,270 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Over the years, Greenpeace has seen fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable peak in 2016 at approximately 22,627,000 kg CO2e. However, by 2021, emissions had decreased to about 9,449,330 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend towards reducing their overall carbon impact. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives documented in their reports. Greenpeace's climate commitments focus on advocating for systemic change and promoting sustainability, although specific reduction targets have not been established. The organisation continues to engage in various environmental campaigns aimed at addressing climate change and reducing global carbon emissions.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,947,970 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 697,540 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 12,582,440 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Greenpeace 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.