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The World Health Organization (WHO), often simply referred to as WHO, is the principal international authority directing and coordinating global health within the United Nations system. Established in 1948 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH), WHO operates worldwide across its six regional offices and numerous country offices, serving all member states.
As a leading entity in the Health and Social Work Services (85) industry, WHO's core mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Its extensive work encompasses disease prevention and control, strengthening health systems, promoting universal health coverage, and responding to health emergencies.
WHO is uniquely positioned as the global leader in setting health norms and standards, providing evidence-based policy recommendations, and offering technical support to countries. This unparalleled global reach and its authoritative role in public health distinguish WHO as a critical driver of health advancement and equity worldwide.
16
DitchCarbon score
-6 vs industry average
World Health Organization’s score of 16 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Health Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.263
20182025
The Health Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 23% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for World Health Organization yet.
World Health Organization's reported carbon emissions
The World Health Organization (WHO), headquartered in CH within the Health and social work services industry (85), has not publicly disclosed its carbon emissions data. However, the WHO is committed to addressing climate change, recognising it as the greatest health threat facing humanity. They advocate for resilient and environmentally sustainable healthcare systems and work towards reducing the health sector's environmental footprint. Their initiatives include promoting climate-resilient health infrastructure and integrating climate change considerations into public health policies globally.
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World Health Organization’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for World Health Organization yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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World Health Organization1 year ago
16
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