EUROPEAN COMMISSION

EUROPEAN COMMISSION's reported carbon emissions

The European Commission, headquartered in AF and operating within the "Other services (93)" industry, has reported Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions for several years. In 2019, the European Commission reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 900,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. Scope 3 emissions for the same year totalled approximately 110,503,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by business travel (about 90,803,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (about 13,700,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (about 5,000,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (about 1,000,000 kg CO2e). Emissions data for prior years (2013-2018) indicates Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were consistently around 1,000,000 kg CO2e per year. Scope 3 emissions during this period were also substantial, with purchased goods and services, employee commute, and waste generated in operations contributing significantly. For instance, in 2018, Scope 3 emissions included approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 15,000,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, 5,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 1,000,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Business travel emissions for Scope 3 were not disclosed for these years. No Scope 2 emissions data has been disclosed for the years reported. The European Commission's climate commitments are extensive, focusing on achieving climate neutrality by 2050. This includes ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets, such as reducing emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Key initiatives include the European Green Deal, which aims to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. The Commission also champions policies to enhance renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, and promote sustainable transport. While specific absolute emission reduction targets for the organisation itself are not detailed in the provided data, its overarching commitment to climate action drives its policy agenda and operational considerations.