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, comprising 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 579,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, business travel accounted for about 512,500,000 kg CO2e of the Scope 3 total, highlighting the impact of travel on their overall emissions profile. McKinsey has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. They also target a 35% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. By 2030, the firm plans to further reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64.5% and Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 55% per FTE. In alignment with global climate goals, McKinsey has committed to achieving net-zero climate impact by 2030 and aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets are consistent with the science-based targets necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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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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