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McKinsey & Company, Inc.

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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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80

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.

25

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McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s score of 80 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 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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Scope 3
787,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 McKinsey & Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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