Bcg
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a leading global management consulting firm, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1963, BCG has established itself as a pioneer in business strategy, renowned for its innovative approaches to solving complex challenges faced by organisations. Specialising in areas such as corporate development, digital transformation, and operational efficiency, BCG offers a unique blend of data-driven insights and strategic foresight. The firm is particularly noted for its proprietary tools, including the Growth-Share Matrix, which have shaped industry practices. With a strong market position, BCG consistently ranks among the top consulting firms worldwide, recognised for its commitment to delivering impactful solutions and fostering long-term client relationships. Its emphasis on collaboration and thought leadership has solidified its reputation as a trusted advisor in the consulting industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bcg'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Bcg's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bcg's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 425,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 18,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 422,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily driven by business travel, which accounted for about 333,000,000 kg CO2e. BCG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 84.5% by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, BCG plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 58.1% per full-time equivalent (FTE) by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel by 2050. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. BCG's commitment reflects its dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices in the professional services sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 553,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bcg is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
