Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory's reported carbon emissions

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), based in the US and operating in the research and development services industry, has reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For the year 2023, ORNL's total GHG emissions were approximately 732.7 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises: * **Scope 1 emissions:** Approximately 34.1 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 2 emissions:** Approximately 198.9 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 3 emissions:** Approximately 25.5 million kg CO2e, with notable contributions from employee commute and purchased goods and services. ORNL has established several climate commitments: * A commitment to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. * An aim to achieve a net-zero emissions building portfolio by 2045, through efforts such as building electrification. * A broader goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. * Prior commitments included an estimated 51% decline in GHG emissions from natural gas use by 2020, against a FY 2008 baseline. Previous reporting indicates Scope 1 emissions related to stationary combustion in 2020 amounted to approximately 46.1 million kg CO2e. Emissions data for 2022 provided only Scope 3 information, specifically approximately 0.75 million kg CO2e for fuel and energy-related activities. No comprehensive emissions data is available for 2013 or 2010 in a directly comparable format.