Between fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2022, the World Bank’s global total emissions within the institution (scope 1 and 2) were reduced by 1,821 metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent, predominantly because our dependence on diesel generators decreased.However, scope 2 emissions remained the same even with partial return of staff to the office. This is a result of energy efficiency projects that were implemented during the pandemic-related shutdowns.
The World Bank measures indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3) globally from its business air travel, contractor-owned vehicles, and World Bank headquarter's food-procurement emissions. Fiscal 2022 scope 3 carbon emissions from business air travel increased from fiscal 2021 (pandemic levels) but were only 24 percent of fiscal 2019 (pre-pandemic levels). Fiscal 2020 business air travel was also impacted by three and a half months of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why fiscal 2019 is the baseline for business travel emissions.
World Bank staff represent 181 nationalities and cover a wide range of fields, enabling the institution to offer clients a unique combination of global expertise and in-depth local knowledge.
Board of Governors gender ratio: We have 189 members, 64 of which are represented by women Governors and Alternate Governors.