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CH
updated 5 months ago

UN

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The United Nations (UN), a pivotal international organisation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1945, the UN has played a crucial role in promoting peace, security, and cooperation among nations. Its major operational regions span across the globe, addressing issues from humanitarian aid to sustainable development. The UN's core services include peacekeeping, conflict resolution, and the promotion of human rights, making it unique in its comprehensive approach to global challenges. Notable achievements include the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to address pressing global issues by 2030. As a leader in international diplomacy, the UN continues to influence global policy and foster collaboration among member states, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of international relations.

DitchCarbon Score

How does UN'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

UN's score of 26 is higher 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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UN's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, there are no recorded carbon emissions for the UN, indicating a potential lack of specific emissions reporting for the most recent year. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges currently in place. This absence of data suggests that the UN may not have publicly committed to specific emissions reduction initiatives or targets at this time. Given the context of global climate commitments, the UN plays a pivotal role in facilitating international agreements and frameworks aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is challenging to assess their direct impact or progress in this area. It is important to note that the UN's climate commitments are often aligned with broader global initiatives, but specific metrics and targets are not available in this instance.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UN's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for UN is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

UN is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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