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Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Results

Graph showing that EPA reduced its adjusted Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions to 63,867 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in fiscal year 2021 compared to the fiscal year 2008 baseline of 142,010 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent — View a larger version of this image.

In FY 2021, EPA reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55.0 percent compared to FY 2008.

EPA’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions Reductions

EPA has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions primarily by improving the energy efficiency of its facilities and continuing to purchase and generate renewable energy. EPA has also reduced total fleet fuel consumption and increased its percentage of alternative fuel use compared to petroleum.