Publications and Resources

Offsetting unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions through approved emission reduction certificates is a crucial step in the United Nations' commitment to achieving climate neutrality. In 2007, the UN Secretary-General pledged to reduce the organization's climate impact and transition towards climate…

Comprehensive reporting of greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for effective climate action. While the United Nations has focused mainly on monitoring Scope 1 and 2 emissions, the inclusion of Scope 3 emissions has become increasingly vital for gaining a holistic understanding of its environmental…

The 2023 edition of the Greening the Blue Report, detailing the UN System's environmental footprint and efforts to reduce it.                            

The 2022 edition of the Greening the Blue Report, detailing the UN System's environmental footprint and efforts to reduce it.

The IDEAs (Important and Desirable Environment Actions) guidance aims to assist UN country teams select efficient and resilient office premises by defining key performance benchmarks across a range of environmental topics addressed by the UN's 2020-2030 Sustainability Strategy 1. These include GHG…

The 2021 edition of the Greening the Blue Report, detailing the UN System's environmental footprint and efforts to reduce it.

The 2020 edition of the Greening the Blue Report, detailing the UN System's environmental footprint and efforts to reduce it.

Summary of what the UN's 2020 sustainable efforts will produce

The 2019 edition of the Greening the Blue Report, detailing the UN System's environmental footprint and efforts to reduce it.

Description of efforts to Green the UN