South Pole

In 2024, South Pole reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,575,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 51,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 16,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2,507,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,334,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 716,000 kg CO2e).

South Pole has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net-zero emissions across their value chain by 2040. Near-term targets include a 72% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year, alongside a 91.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from air-related business travel per full-time equivalent (FTE) and a 27.5% reduction in other Scope 3 emissions from business travel by the same year.

These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect South Pole's commitment to align with the 1.5°C climate goal. The organization is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates under the South Pole Carbon Asset Management AG entity.