National Museums Of Scotland

National Museums Of Scotland's Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments

In 2023, National Museums Of Scotland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,458,530 kg CO2e. This included 1,623,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 125,460 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,709,560 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents an increase from their 2022 emissions, which totalled approximately 2,911,450 kg CO2e, with 1,354,360 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 121,570 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,435,520 kg CO2e from Scope 3.

As part of its sustainability strategy, National Museums Of Scotland is committed to achieving significant carbon reductions. The organisation aims for an overall carbon emissions total of no more than 3,075,000 kg CO2e by 2030, reducing further to 1,230,000 kg CO2e by 2040, and reaching net zero by 2045.

Specifically for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with sufficient funding, the museum anticipates a 54% reduction in heating-related carbon footprint by 2030, compared to the 2022/23 baseline of 1,545,000 kg CO2e. This equates to a reduction of 827,000 kg CO2e by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, National Museums Of Scotland is committed to a 75% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2045.