- High emissions in Nigeria due to reliance on diesel generators because of sporadic grid electricity and security concerns.
- High emissions in Syria and Nepal due to reliance on fossil fuel sources to power buildings and vehicles.
- High business travel emissions (51% of US emissions) due to international travel by global support team members.
Mercy Corps
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Mercy Corps disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 65.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 37.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 13.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
65.2K tCO2e/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 37.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 13.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 65.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-07 to 2022-06 | 65.2K tCO2e/year (FY2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Established four Green Teams in the UK, Nigeria, Nepal, and Ethiopia to promote sustainability within country and field offices.
- Initiated solarization activities in several countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Sudan, and Uganda, transitioning from generators to solar power or opening new offices with solar as the primary energy source.
- In Jordan, trialed the use of hybrid vehicles to reduce transportation costs and emissions, achieving a more than 50% drop in fuel consumption compared to petrol vehicles.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 50% reduction in carbon footprint by 2030, with an interim goal of 25% reduction by the end of 2024.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental Sustainability