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Unctad

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is a pivotal intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Established in 1964, UNCTAD plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable development through trade, investment, and technology. With a focus on developing countries, it operates across various regions, providing valuable insights and policy guidance. UNCTAD's core services include research, capacity-building, and technical assistance, aimed at enhancing the economic prospects of nations. Its unique approach combines economic analysis with practical solutions, making it a trusted partner for governments and stakeholders. Notable achievements include its influential reports on global trade trends and the facilitation of international dialogue on trade and development issues. As a leader in the field, UNCTAD continues to shape policies that foster inclusive economic growth worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Unctad'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Membership 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Unctad's score of 26 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unctad's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, UNCTAD reported a carbon emissions intensity of approximately 0.54 kg CO2e per USD in revenue, reflecting its commitment to monitoring and managing its environmental impact. The organisation has not disclosed specific absolute emissions figures for recent years, nor has it set formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Looking back to 2006, UNCTAD's total emissions included approximately 110,736,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,230,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 83,029,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the significant scale of emissions across all scopes, indicating areas for potential improvement. While UNCTAD has not established specific reduction targets, its ongoing efforts to assess and report emissions demonstrate a commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing climate change. The organisation's headquarters in Switzerland (CH) positions it within a region that prioritises sustainability and climate action.

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2006
Scope 1
110,736,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,230,000,000,000
Scope 3
83,029,000,000,000.02

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unctad's primary industry is Membership organisation services n.e.c. (91), 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 Unctad is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Unctad 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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