Unctad

Unctad's reported carbon emissions

UNCTAD's carbon emissions reporting shows a fluctuating trend across the years for which data is available. In 2023, the organisation reported total emissions of approximately 3.45 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 167 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 176 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3.13 billion kg CO2e. The majority of Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were attributed to purchased goods and services, at approximately 2.75 billion kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2022, UNCTAD's Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 375 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for 2022, with specific categories like purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute missing from the report. Earlier reporting periods also show significant emissions. For 2019, total emissions were reported as 446,960 kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 481 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 purchased goods and services reported at 0 kg CO2e and upstream transportation and distribution at about 21 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were particularly high in 2017 and 2016, at approximately 44 million kg CO2e and 42.8 million kg CO2e respectively, with Scope 2 emissions considerably lower in those years. UNCTAD's climate commitments do not include specific reduction targets or participation in initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge, based on the provided information. The organisation's focus appears to be on reporting its emissions rather than setting publicly declared reduction goals. As a membership organisation services entity headquartered in CH, UNCTAD is engaged in activities that contribute to global climate discussions and sustainable development.