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World Economic Forum

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The World Economic Forum (WEF), headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a renowned international organisation committed to improving the state of the world. Founded in 1971, the WEF has evolved into a pivotal platform for public-private cooperation, bringing together leaders from various sectors to address global challenges. Operating primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia, the Forum focuses on key areas such as economic development, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. Its unique offerings include the annual meeting in Davos, which attracts influential figures and fosters dialogue on pressing issues. With a strong market position, the WEF is recognised for its thought leadership and impactful initiatives, making it a vital player in shaping global economic policies and fostering collaboration across industries.

DitchCarbon Score

How does World Economic Forum'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.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

World Economic Forum's score of 37 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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World Economic Forum's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the World Economic Forum reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,625,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,983,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 245,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 40,822,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by a decrease in Scope 3 emissions, which were about 38,797,000 kg CO2e that year. The Forum has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, with these targets initiated in 2023. This long-term strategy reflects a commitment to sustainable practices and aligns with global climate goals. The Forum's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, the World Economic Forum is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and achieving its net-zero targets, demonstrating leadership in climate action within the global community.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
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0,000,000
Scope 2
361,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
97,041,000
000,000
00,000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. World Economic Forum's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 World Economic Forum is in CH, which has a very 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.

World Economic Forum 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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