- Climate change impacts (extreme weather events)
- Income inequality
- Youth unemployment
- Access to financial services for underserved populations
- Human rights risks in supply chain and client activities
Citigroup Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2017 reporting, Citigroup Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 721.3K tCO2e/year (net). By scope: Scope 1: 21.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 700.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 151.1K tCO2e/year (from employee travel and financed power plants). 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
721.3K tCO2e/year (net)
2017
Renewable Energy
18.3%
of total energy
Water Usage
4.8M m3/year
2017
Waste
47.6K tons/year
2017
Energy Use
1.5B kWh/year
2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2017)
| 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). | 21.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 700.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 151.1K tCO2e/year (from employee travel and financed power plants) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions (net CO2e reduced from 1,085,820 mt in 2016 to 619,282 mt in 2017)
- Reduced energy consumption by 29.9% compared to 2005 baseline
- Reduced water consumption by 29% compared to 2005 baseline
- Achieved 61.8% waste diversion rate compared to 2005 baseline
- 18.3% of global real estate portfolio powered by renewable energy
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% renewable energy for facilities globally by 2020
📅 Medium-term
- 30% reduction in energy consumption (compared with 2005 baseline) by 2020
- 30% reduction in water consumption (compared with 2005 baseline) by 2020
- 60% diversion rate of waste to landfill (compared with 2005 baseline) by 2020
- 33% of global real estate portfolio LEED certified by 2020
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionHuman RightsResponsible Business PracticesFinancial Inclusion