Accenture, Inc., a global leader in professional services, is headquartered in the United States and operates in over 120 countries. Founded in 1989, Accenture has established itself in the consulting, technology, and outsourcing industries, providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company is renowned for its core services, which encompass strategy and consulting, digital transformation, technology implementation, and operations management. Accenture's unique approach combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology, enabling clients to enhance their performance and drive sustainable growth. With a strong market position, Accenture has consistently been recognised for its commitment to innovation and excellence, earning accolades such as being listed on the Fortune 500 and consistently ranking among the top consulting firms globally.
How does Accenture, Inc'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.
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Accenture, Inc's score of 96 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Accenture, Inc, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes Accenture plc, from which it inherits various climate commitments and initiatives. Accenture plc has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets are cascaded down to Accenture, Inc as part of its current subsidiary relationship. The company is also involved in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), RE100, and the Race to Zero campaign, all of which are sourced from Accenture plc. While specific reduction targets and achievements for Accenture, Inc are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Accenture plc indicate a strong focus on sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 32,155,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 232,988,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 418,608,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
Accenture, Inc's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 22% last year and increased by approximately 50% since 2013, 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 40% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Accenture, Inc has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.