Bain & Company, a leading player in the Other Management Consulting Services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 1973, Bain has established itself as a trusted advisor to some of the world's most influential companies, focusing on areas such as strategy, operations, technology, and mergers and acquisitions.
What sets Bain apart is its commitment to delivering results through a collaborative approach, ensuring that clients not only receive expert advice but also actionable solutions tailored to their unique challenges. With a strong market position, Bain has consistently been recognised for its innovative methodologies and exceptional client service, making it a preferred partner for businesses seeking to enhance performance and drive growth.
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Bain & Company’s score of 54 is higher than 68% 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
Other Management Consulting Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Other Management Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 2% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bain & Company's reported carbon emissions
Bain & Company, a management consulting firm headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 174.2 million kilograms of CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with Scope 3 accounting for the largest portion at about 172.3 million kg CO2e. The company has established several climate commitments: **Near-Term Targets:** * **Scope 1 and 2 Emissions:** A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2026, using 2019 as the base year. * **Scope 3 Business Travel Emissions:** A commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 35% per full-time equivalent (FTE) by 2026, also based on a 2019 baseline. * **Renewable Electricity:** A commitment to annually source 100% renewable electricity through 2030. **Long-Term Targets:** * **Net-Zero Commitment:** Bain & Company is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. * **Scope 1 and 2 Emissions:** A long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, from a 2019 base year. * **Scope 3 Emissions:** A long-term goal to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97% per FTE by 2050, from a 2019 base year. These targets are set in alignment with a 1.5°C future, as indicated by their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that Bain & Company reports its own environmental performance.
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Bain & Company’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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