Accenture
Accenture plc, commonly referred to as Accenture, is a global professional services company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland (IE). Founded in 1989, Accenture has established itself as a leader in the consulting industry, providing a wide range of services across strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. With a presence in over 120 countries, the firm operates in key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Accenture is renowned for its innovative solutions, leveraging advanced technologies and deep industry expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges. Its core offerings, such as cloud services, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, set it apart in a competitive market. The company has consistently been recognised for its strong market position, achieving notable accolades for its commitment to sustainability and diversity.
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Industry Benchmark
Accenture's score of 93 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Accenture's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Accenture reported total carbon emissions of approximately 654,819,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,395,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,584,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 628,840,000 kg CO2e. This includes major categories such as business travel (approximately 240,963,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 250,369,000 kg CO2e). Accenture has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by the end of 2025. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% from a 2016 baseline by 2025, and an overall reduction of 11% in total emissions by the same year. Furthermore, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions per unit of revenue by 40% over the same timeframe. Looking ahead, Accenture has established long-term goals to achieve an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a further target of 90% reduction by 2040. Additionally, they aim for a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of revenue by 2030, with a similar 90% reduction target by 2040. These commitments are part of Accenture's broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate their dedication to sustainable practices within the professional services sector.
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| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,203,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 263,050,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 967,383,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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