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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a prominent membership organisation that focuses on trade, investment, and sustainable development. Established in 1964, UNCTAD has played a pivotal role in shaping global economic policies, particularly in developing countries, through its research and policy analysis.
Operating primarily in the realm of membership organisation services n.e.c. (91), UNCTAD offers a range of core services, including technical assistance, capacity-building, and policy advocacy. Its unique approach combines empirical research with practical solutions, making it a vital resource for member states. Notable achievements include its influential reports and conferences that address pressing global economic challenges, solidifying its position as a key player in international economic discourse.
25
DitchCarbon score
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Industry Intensity
Low
Membership Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.199
20182025
The Membership Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Unctad's reported carbon emissions
UNCTAD, a membership organisation services n.e.c. based in CH, reported its 2023 market-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 342,816,000 kg CO2e. For the same year, Scope 3 emissions were reported as approximately 3,128,519,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,752,946,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 100,560,000 kg CO2e).
In 2022, UNCTAD's market-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 374,970,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, these emissions were approximately 373,967,000 kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 481,331,000 kg CO2e, with no reported Scope 2 emissions for that year. Scope 3 emissions in 2020 included approximately 20,955,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2019, UNCTAD's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 229,300 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 79,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 137,600 kg CO2e. Note that for 2019, there's also a large Scope 3 entry for purchased goods and services at approximately 732,468,000 kg CO2e.
For 2018, Scope 1 emissions were about 90,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 78,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 143,960 kg CO2e.
In 2017, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 44,236,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 32,000 kg CO2e. The prior year, 2016, saw Scope 1 emissions of approximately 42,766,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 39,000 kg CO2e.
In 2006, Scope 1 emissions included approximately 1,060,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 1,400,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 1,230,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 3 emissions in 2006 were approximately 268,883,000 kg CO2e, with business travel accounting for approximately 83,029,000 kg CO2e. There is no disclosed emissions data for 2004.
UNCTAD has not reported any specific document reduction targets, SBTi reduction targets, or climate pledges. All disclosed performance data originates directly from UNCTAD itself.
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Unctad’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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