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Mercer (US) Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Mercer (US) Inc., a leading global consulting firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1945, Mercer has established itself in the human resources and benefits consulting industry, focusing on areas such as health, wealth, and career solutions. The company offers a range of core services, including employee benefits consulting, investment advisory, and talent management, distinguished by its data-driven insights and innovative approaches. Mercer is recognised for its commitment to enhancing workforce performance and organisational effectiveness, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to navigate complex challenges. With a strong market presence and a history of notable achievements, Mercer continues to shape the future of work through its comprehensive solutions and expert guidance.

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48

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Mercer (US) Inc.'s score of 48 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mercer (US) Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

Mercer (US) Inc., headquartered in the United States, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., and any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. As of now, Mercer (US) Inc. has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be relying on broader corporate strategies set by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. for its climate commitments. Mercer (US) Inc. is part of a corporate family that is likely engaged in various sustainability initiatives, but specific details regarding their individual commitments or performance metrics are not available. The company’s climate strategy may align with the overarching goals of its parent organisation, which may include participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. at a third-level relationship. In summary, while Mercer (US) Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is positioned within a corporate structure that may influence its climate commitments through the policies and initiatives of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

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19,158,500
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Scope 2
75,126,200
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Scope 3
73,780,300
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How Carbon Intensive is Mercer (US) Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercer (US) Inc.'s primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mercer (US) Inc.'s Location?

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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 Mercer (US) Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mercer (US) Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Mercer (US) Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 33% last year and increased by approximately 797% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
59%
Business Travel
17%
Employee Commuting
11%
Capital Goods
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Investments
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Mercer (US) Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Mercer (US) Inc. has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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