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Grant Thornton UK LLP

Grant Thornton UK LLP, a prominent member of the global Grant Thornton network, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK. Founded in 1980, the firm has established itself as a leader in the accounting and advisory industry, providing a range of services including audit, tax, and business consulting. With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions, Grant Thornton UK LLP stands out for its focus on mid-sized businesses, offering insights that drive growth and innovation. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including recognition for its exceptional client service and a strong market position within the UK’s professional services sector. By leveraging deep industry knowledge and a collaborative approach, Grant Thornton UK LLP continues to empower clients to navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities in an ever-evolving business landscape.

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How does Grant Thornton UK LLP'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.

56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Grant Thornton UK LLP's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grant Thornton UK LLP's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Grant Thornton UK LLP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,566,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 655,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 111,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 46,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased goods and services. The firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Grant Thornton UK LLP plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% within the same timeframe. By 2027, they also aim for 55% of their suppliers, based on emissions, to have science-based targets. Previously, in 2019, the total emissions were reported at approximately 49,196,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,016,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 718,000 kg CO2e. The firm had committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% by 2023 from a 2018 baseline, alongside a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. Overall, Grant Thornton UK LLP is actively working towards significant reductions in their carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and climate science to combat climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
386,000
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Scope 2
1,511,000
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Scope 3
17,186,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grant Thornton UK LLP's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Grant Thornton UK LLP is in GB, 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
Reduction Actions

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