McKinsey & Company, Inc.
McKinsey & Company, Inc., commonly referred to as McKinsey, is a leading global management consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1926, McKinsey has established a formidable presence across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The firm operates primarily within the consulting industry, specialising in areas such as strategy, operations, digital transformation, and organisational change. Renowned for its data-driven approach and deep industry expertise, McKinsey offers a unique blend of services that help organisations navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to delivering impactful solutions, the firm has achieved notable milestones, including advising many of the world's top companies and governments. McKinsey's reputation for excellence solidifies its position as a trusted partner in the consulting landscape.
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How does McKinsey & Company, Inc.'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s score of 76 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, McKinsey & Company, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 588,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 580,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, primarily driven by business travel. McKinsey has set ambitious reduction targets as part of their climate commitments. They aim for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they target a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) over the same period. Looking further ahead, McKinsey has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050, with a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 97% by the same year. Furthermore, McKinsey has pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions by 2030. Their targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 725,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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McKinsey & Company, Inc. is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
