Greenpeace, officially known as Greenpeace International, is a leading environmental organisation headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1971, it has established a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, advocating for ecological sustainability and social justice. Operating within the "Other services" industry, Greenpeace focuses on critical areas such as climate change, deforestation, and ocean conservation.
The organisation is renowned for its unique approach to activism, employing non-violent direct action and innovative campaigns to raise awareness and drive change. Notable achievements include significant contributions to global environmental treaties and a robust grassroots movement that mobilises millions worldwide. With a commitment to protecting the planet, Greenpeace continues to be a pivotal force in the fight for a sustainable future.
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Industry Intensity
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Greenpeace's reported carbon emissions
Greenpeace, an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) with its headquarters in the Netherlands operating in the "Other services (93)" industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions data across various scopes.
For 2023, Greenpeace reported substantial Scope 3 emissions related to the "use of sold products," amounting to approximately 436.3 billion kg CO2e. However, data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions is not available for this year.
In 2022, Greenpeace's total reported emissions were approximately 10.18 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 3.68 million kg CO2e, including stationary and mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions for 2022 were approximately 0.14 million kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions for the same year totalled about 6.36 billion kg CO2e, with business travel being a significant contributor at approximately 4.89 billion kg CO2e.
For 2021, total emissions were approximately 9.45 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 5.08 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 0.39 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were about 3.98 billion kg CO2e, with business travel contributing around 1.64 billion kg CO2e.
Emissions data for Greenpeace is cascaded from its parent organisation, Greenpeace Inc., as a current subsidiary. As such, some performance data is inherited from Greenpeace Inc.
Greenpeace has not disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments within the provided data. The organisation operates in an industry where direct operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) may be lower than those associated with the advocacy and campaigning work it undertakes, which often involves influencing broader systemic change.
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Greenpeace’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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