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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In 2023, McKinsey & Company, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 588,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 8,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 579,000,000 kg CO2e, with business travel contributing about 512,500,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for about 32,200,000 kg CO2e. McKinsey has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, using a 2019 baseline. They also target a 35% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) by the same year. By 2030, McKinsey plans to further reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64.5% and Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 55% relative to the 2019 baseline. Ultimately, the company is committed to achieving net-zero climate impact by 2030, with long-term goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% by 2050. In 2022, McKinsey achieved a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2019, and a 48% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from travel per colleague. These efforts are part of their broader strategy to align with science-based targets and contribute to global climate goals.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 787,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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