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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Accenture'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Accenture's score of 77 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Accenture's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Accenture reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 1,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal year 2030, using a fiscal 2019 baseline. Additionally, Accenture targets a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of revenue over the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by fiscal year 2040. Accenture is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which recognises their near-term target of an 11% reduction in total emissions by 2025 from a 2016 base year, including a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its broader sustainability strategy, reflecting its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Accenture is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
