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The European Organization for Nuclear Research Sustainability Profile

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The European Organization for Nuclear Research, commonly known as CERN, is a leading research institution headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1954, CERN has become a cornerstone of the particle physics community, operating major facilities across Europe. The organisation is renowned for its groundbreaking work in high-energy physics, particularly through its flagship project, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which has made significant contributions to our understanding of fundamental particles. CERN's core services include advanced particle acceleration and experimentation, enabling scientists to explore the fundamental constituents of matter. Its unique collaborative environment fosters innovation and attracts researchers from around the globe. With numerous accolades, including the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, CERN maintains a prominent position in the global scientific landscape, driving advancements in both theoretical and applied physics.

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26

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26

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The European Organization for Nuclear Research's score of 26 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The European Organization for Nuclear Research's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 98,997,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9,247,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,868,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 1 emissions primarily stemmed from direct operations, while Scope 2 emissions were associated with purchased electricity. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. CERN has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. There are no data cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that all reported emissions data is directly from CERN itself. The organisation continues to monitor its carbon footprint, but as of the latest reports, it has not established formal targets under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, CERN's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to understand and manage its environmental impact, although specific reduction strategies or commitments have yet to be articulated.

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20192020
Scope 1
78,169,000
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Scope 2
10,672,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
12,098,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is The European Organization for Nuclear Research's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The European Organization for Nuclear Research's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The European Organization for Nuclear Research's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for The European Organization for Nuclear Research is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The European Organization for Nuclear Research's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The European Organization for Nuclear Research's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 85% last year and decreased by approximately 85% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 2% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2020
Employee Commuting
100%
Purchased Goods and Services
94%
Waste Generated in Operations
94%
Business Travel
33%

The European Organization for Nuclear Research's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

The European Organization for Nuclear Research has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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