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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.
+37 vs industry average
Anthesis’s score of 70 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Anthesis, a research and development services company headquartered in the UK, reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,350,430 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes 2,150 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,920 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,345,370 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were primarily driven by purchased goods and services (871,650 kg CO2e), employee commute (247,240 kg CO2e), and business travel (99,360 kg CO2e). In the preceding year, 2023, Anthesis's total global emissions were approximately 1,242,740 kg CO2e, comprising 9,760 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,830 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,226,150 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Anthesis has established ambitious climate commitments, with its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets cascaded from its parent company, Anthesis Consulting Group Limited. The company commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040 from a 2021 base year. This includes both near-term and long-term targets: a 43% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2030, and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040. Anthesis is also a signatory of The Climate Pledge, committing to reach net-zero by 2040.
2040
90% reduction in all scopes
Anthesis Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year.
2030
43% reduction in all scopes
Anthesis Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 43% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
2040
Anthesis Group commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emis…
Anthesis Group commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040.
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