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United Nations

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The United Nations (UN), an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1945, is headquartered in New York City, USA. With a mission to promote international cooperation and maintain peace, the UN operates across various regions, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. As a leader in the global governance industry, the UN focuses on key areas such as peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development. Its unique core services include the facilitation of international treaties, conflict resolution, and the promotion of human rights, making it a pivotal player in addressing global challenges. Notable achievements include the establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, which aim to tackle pressing issues like poverty and climate change. The UN's commitment to fostering collaboration among nations solidifies its position as a cornerstone of international diplomacy and development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does United Nations'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Extra-Territorial Organizations 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

United Nations's score of 23 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Nations's reported carbon emissions

The United Nations, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. As a global entity, the United Nations plays a pivotal role in climate action and policy formulation, yet it appears that specific emissions data and reduction commitments are not disclosed at this time. This lack of data may reflect the complexities of measuring emissions across its diverse operations and initiatives. In the context of climate commitments, the United Nations is known for its advocacy for international agreements such as the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming and promote sustainable development. However, without specific emissions figures or reduction targets, a detailed assessment of their carbon footprint and climate strategy remains elusive.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Nations's primary industry is Extra-territorial organizations and bodies, 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 United Nations is in US, which has a 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.

United Nations 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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