The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), commonly referred to as the World Wildlife Fund, is a leading global conservation organisation headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1961, WWF has made significant strides in protecting the planet's biodiversity, with major operational regions spanning across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. As a prominent player in the environmental sector, WWF focuses on critical areas such as wildlife conservation, climate change, and sustainable development. Its unique approach combines scientific research with grassroots advocacy, enabling impactful initiatives that resonate worldwide. Notable achievements include the establishment of protected areas and successful campaigns to combat illegal wildlife trade. With a strong market position, WWF is recognised for its commitment to preserving natural habitats and promoting sustainable practices, making it a trusted partner for governments, businesses, and communities alike.
How does WWF'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.
Mean score of companies in the Business 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.
WWF's score of 26 is lower than 50% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 289,040 kg CO2e. This figure includes 121,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 168,040 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses business travel (2,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (146,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (17,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (40 kg CO2e). Despite the significant emissions reported, WWF has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no emissions data cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from WWF's own operations. WWF's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, but further details on specific reduction strategies or targets are currently unavailable.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2021 | |
---|---|
Scope 1 | - |
Scope 2 | 121,000 |
Scope 3 | 165,040 |
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.
WWF 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.