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Umweltbundesamt

Umweltbundesamt, also known as the Federal Environment Agency of Austria, is a leading authority in environmental protection and sustainability. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the agency operates across various regions, focusing on critical areas such as air quality, waste management, and climate change mitigation. Established in 1985, Umweltbundesamt has played a pivotal role in shaping Austria's environmental policies and practices. The agency offers a range of services, including environmental monitoring, research, and consultancy, distinguished by its commitment to scientific excellence and innovation. With a strong market position, Umweltbundesamt is recognised for its contributions to national and international environmental standards, making it a key player in the field of environmental science and policy.

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How does Umweltbundesamt's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Umweltbundesamt's score of 21 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Umweltbundesamt's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Umweltbundesamt reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,200,500 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from various scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 1,284,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled around 339,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 896,700 kg CO2e. The emissions data from previous years shows a significant reduction trend. In 2022, total emissions were about 2,200,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,270,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 362,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 870,600 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 1,395,000 kg CO2e, indicating a consistent decrease over the years. Despite these reductions, Umweltbundesamt has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges as per the latest information. The organisation continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, contributing to global climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Umweltbundesamt's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Umweltbundesamt is headquartered in AT, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Umweltbundesamt is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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