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Anthesis Group, widely known as Anthesis, is the world's largest collective of dedicated sustainability specialists. Established in 2013 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has rapidly expanded its global footprint across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific through strategic growth and acquisitions. This strong foundation positions Anthesis as a leading force in environmental and social advisory.
Specialising in research and development services within the sustainability sector, Anthesis delivers impact-led solutions for organisations worldwide. Their core offerings encompass sustainability strategy, climate action, circular economy development, ESG advisory, and supply chain transformation. Anthesis uniquely blends commercial pragmatism with deep technical expertise, enabling over 4,000 clients to navigate complex challenges and achieve tangible, sustainable outcomes.
83
DitchCarbon score
+50 vs industry average
Anthesis’s score of 83 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.198
20182025
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Anthesis's reported carbon emissions
Anthesis, a UK-headquartered research and development services company, reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,350,430 kg CO2e for 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 2,150 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 2,920 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,345,370 kg CO2e. For the prior year, 2023, Anthesis's total global emissions were approximately 1,242,740 kg CO2e.
Anthesis has demonstrated a strong commitment to climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets cascaded from its parent company, Anthesis Consulting Group Limited. The company has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 43% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Looking further ahead, Anthesis has a long-term target to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040 from the same 2021 base year. Additionally, Anthesis is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Anthesis is also a signatory of The Climate Pledge, having signed in September 2024.
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Anthesis’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
43% reduction in scope 3 total
Anthesis Group commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 43% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Insufficient data43%
2030
43% reduction in Scope 1
Anthesis Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 43% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Insufficient data43%
2030
43% reduction in Scope 2
Anthesis Group commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 43% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Insufficient data43%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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