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Ernst & Young South Africa

Ernst & Young South Africa, commonly referred to as EY, is a leading professional services firm headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA. Established in 1989, EY has grown to become a prominent player in the audit, tax, and advisory sectors, serving a diverse range of industries across the African continent. With a strong presence in major operational regions, including Cape Town and Durban, EY South Africa is renowned for its commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored to client needs. The firm offers a unique blend of services, including assurance, consulting, and transaction advisory, distinguished by its focus on quality and integrity. EY's market position is bolstered by its recognition as one of the "Big Four" accounting firms globally, reflecting its significant achievements and contributions to the industry. Through its dedication to building a better working world, EY South Africa continues to set benchmarks in professional excellence.

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How does Ernst & Young South Africa's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Ernst & Young South Africa's score of 57 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ernst & Young South Africa's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ernst & Young LLP

Ernst & Young South Africa currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Ernst & Young LLP, which cascades its climate commitments and targets down to its subsidiaries. While specific reduction targets or achievements for Ernst & Young South Africa are not detailed, the broader Ernst & Young LLP has established significant climate initiatives. These include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which aim to drive substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. Ernst & Young South Africa is also aligned with global sustainability initiatives, including RE100, which focuses on transitioning to 100% renewable energy, and the Race to Zero campaign, which encourages businesses to commit to net-zero emissions. These initiatives reflect a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing environmental impact, although specific metrics for Ernst & Young South Africa's performance are not disclosed. As a part of the Ernst & Young Global Limited network, the climate strategies and targets are influenced by the overarching goals set by the parent organisation, ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across all levels of the corporate family.

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Scope 2
517,000
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Scope 3
7,747,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ernst & Young South Africa's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ernst & Young South Africa is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ernst & Young South Africa is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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