Unctad
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is a pivotal intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1964, UNCTAD plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable development through trade, investment, and technology. With a focus on developing countries, it operates across various regions, providing valuable insights and policy guidance. UNCTAD's core services include research, capacity-building, and technical assistance, aimed at enhancing the economic prospects of nations. Its unique approach combines economic analysis with practical solutions, making it a trusted partner for governments and stakeholders. Notable achievements include its influential reports on global trade trends and the facilitation of international dialogue on trade and development issues. As a leader in the field, UNCTAD continues to shape policies that foster inclusive economic growth worldwide.
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Unctad's score of 37 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Unctad's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, UNCTAD reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,128,519,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 167,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, amounted to about 175,815,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 176,170,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions were from Scope 3, totalling approximately 3,128,519,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (2,752,946,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (83,509,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, UNCTAD's emissions were approximately 3,749,700,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined), with Scope 1 emissions at about 177,152,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 197,818,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The 2021 data showed similar trends, with total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 at around 3,739,670,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, UNCTAD has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The organisation does not currently have any SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or documented reduction initiatives. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader context of international organisations navigating complex climate challenges. UNCTAD's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced. The headquarters of UNCTAD is located in Switzerland (CH).
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| 2006 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,460,000 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | 268,883,000 |
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Unctad 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.
