Ministry Of Defence

The Ministry of Defence, based in UG and operating within Public administration and defence services, reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 21,400 kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel emissions of about 942,100 kg CO2e for 2023.

Looking back, in 2021, the Ministry of Defence reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,538,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 399,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 403,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, their Scope 1 emissions were about 2,152,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were roughly 421,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 316,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,621,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 496,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 533,000 kg CO2e.

The Ministry of Defence has set several climate commitments. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by mid-decade (2025), with a 2023 baseline. Additionally, they have a long-term ambition for 2050 to adapt capabilities to a climate-changed world, reduce environmental impact, and increase sustainability activity. A near-term absolute target is to reduce energy consumption (electricity, gas, delivered fuels) by 10% by 2025 against a 2017-18 baseline for their internal Departmental Estate. A recommended target includes an 80% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from their estate by 2030, relative to 2017-18 levels.