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 Average
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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 represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 542,195,000 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. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions per unit of revenue by 40% over the same timeframe. For the longer term, Accenture has established a goal to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflect Accenture's commitment to sustainable practices across its operations. Accenture's emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Accenture plc, ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across its global operations.
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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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