NRC 2022 Carbon Footprint report, August 2023

Recognizing the profound impact of the climate crisis on vulnerable populations and displacement dynamics in conflict-affected areas, NRC has elevated its commitment to understanding and mitigating its environmental impact.

The 2022 Carbon Footprint Report offers an exhaustive breakdown of NRC’s greenhouse gas emissions and a comprehensive comparison of performance against our 2019 baseline report. To ensure an accurate assessment of our carbon footprint, we diligently collected data from our operations globally. Emissions were meticulously calculated across thirteen categories, as defined by the GHG Protocol, encompassing all aspects of NRC’s activities, from business travel to generator usage and procured goods.

Key highlights from the report include:

• Stagnate Carbon Emissions: Emissions per FTE staff member remained relatively stable, showing only a marginal 0.7% increase from our 2019 baseline.
• Majority Programme Emissions: 76% of NRC’s carbon emissions are directly from NRC programme activities, notably: construction materials, food distribution, and our cash and voucher programmes.
• Transparent Analysis: The report’s annex features published calculation methods, ensuring transparency and credibility to our donors, partners, and the entire humanitarian sector.
• Enhanced Monitoring: Our robust monitoring system lays the groundwork for future actions and helps to inform our emission reduction plans.