World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialised agency of the United Nations, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1948, WHO plays a pivotal role in global public health, focusing on areas such as disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency response. With operational regions spanning Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and the Western Pacific, WHO addresses health challenges on a worldwide scale. WHO's core services include setting health standards, conducting research, and providing technical assistance to countries. Its unique position as a global authority on health matters enables it to lead initiatives that improve health outcomes and combat epidemics. Notable achievements include the eradication of smallpox and significant progress in combating diseases like malaria and HIV/AIDS. As a trusted leader in public health, WHO continues to shape health policies and practices globally.
DitchCarbon Score
How does World Health Organization'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Health 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.
Industry Benchmark
World Health Organization's score of 21 is higher than 53% 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 Health Organization's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, the World Health Organization (WHO) has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for recent years, with the most recent emissions data available dating back to 2015. In that year, WHO's emissions data included CO2 equivalent emissions from tobacco manufacturing, although specific total emissions figures were not provided. The emissions from tobacco manufacturing were reported as approximately 7.17e-07 kg CO2e per cigarette for British American Tobacco and 0.0 kg CO2e for Altria in 2014. Currently, WHO has not established any specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The organisation does not disclose emissions across Scope 1, 2, or 3 categories, indicating a lack of detailed emissions reporting. WHO's climate commitments and initiatives remain vague, with no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. As a global health authority headquartered in Switzerland (CH), WHO's focus on health-related issues may influence its approach to climate commitments, but specific actions or targets have not been articulated in the data provided.
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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 Health Organization 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.
