The World Bank, officially known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), is a pivotal institution in the realm of financial intermediation services, excluding insurance and pension funding. Headquartered in the United States, the World Bank operates globally, focusing on poverty alleviation and sustainable development across various regions.
Founded in 1944, the World Bank has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of the International Development Association (IDA) to support the world's poorest nations. Its core services encompass financial and technical assistance, offering unique solutions tailored to the needs of developing countries.
Renowned for its commitment to fostering economic growth and reducing inequality, the World Bank holds a prominent position in the global financial landscape, continually striving to enhance living standards and promote sustainable practices worldwide.
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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World Bank's reported carbon emissions
The World Bank, headquartered in the US and operating within financial intermediation services (except insurance and pension funding), has reported its carbon emissions across various scopes and years.
For the reporting year 2025, the World Bank has disclosed Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 3.3 trillion kg CO2e. It's important to note that data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for this year are not available.
In 2023, the organisation reported a total of approximately 179.7 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 4.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 29.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 145.5 million kg CO2e.
For 2022, the total emissions were approximately 85.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 4.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 29.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 51.9 million kg CO2e.
In 2021, total emissions were approximately 39.8 million kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of about 6.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 29.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 4.4 million kg CO2e.
Earlier data indicates Scope 1 emissions in 2020 were approximately 400 million kg CO2e from stationary combustion, with Scope 3 emissions totalling about 2.4 trillion kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 stationary combustion emissions were around 950 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 5.2 trillion kg CO2e.
The World Bank's climate commitments do not include specific reduction targets or SBTi commitments based on the provided information.
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