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Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a leading player in the Other Management Consulting Services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1963, BCG has established itself as a pioneer in business strategy and management consulting, with a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia.
BCG offers a range of core services, including corporate strategy, digital transformation, and operational improvement, distinguished by its data-driven approach and innovative methodologies. The firm is renowned for its thought leadership and has consistently ranked among the top consulting firms globally, reflecting its commitment to delivering impactful solutions for clients. With a focus on fostering sustainable competitive advantage, BCG continues to shape the future of management consulting through its unique insights and strategic frameworks.
99
DitchCarbon score
+60 vs industry average
BCG’s score of 99 is higher than 98% 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
Very Low
Other Management Consulting Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.148
20182025
The Other Management Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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BCG's reported carbon emissions
BCG reported total emissions of approximately 371.4 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 1.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions (or 16.4 million kg CO2e location-based), and roughly 369 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 were business travel at around 285.4 million kg CO2e, purchased goods and services at about 44.8 million kg CO2e, and capital goods at approximately 22.4 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, their total emissions were about 435.8 million kg CO2e in 2024, comprising around 2 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 market-based (or 16.7 million kg CO2e location-based), and roughly 433.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, total emissions were about 424.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 2.7 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 422.1 million kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions were approximately 406 million kg CO2e, with around 3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 403 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
BCG has set ambitious climate commitments. They aim to achieve net-zero climate impact by 2030 and then become climate positive, removing more carbon than they emit annually. They are transitioning their carbon credit portfolio to 100% carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits by 2030.
Their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, they commit to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 58.14% per FTE within the same timeframe. For the long term, BCG aims to maintain a minimum 90.0% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction from 2030 through 2050 from a 2018 base year. They also commit to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and business travel by 97.0% per FTE by 2050 from a 2018 base year. Overall, BCG is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050, consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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BCG’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 1
Boston Consulting Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
At risk90%
2050
Boston Consulting Group commits to achieve net-zero greenhou…
Boston Consulting Group commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Behind target0%
2050
97% reduction in scope 3 total
Boston Consulting Group commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods and business travel 97.0% p…
Insufficient data97%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about BCG’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2025, BCG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 371.4 million kg CO₂e. The largest portion, roughly 369 million kg CO₂e, stems from Scope 3 emissions, primarily driven by business travel. Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 1.7 million kg CO₂e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 700,000 kg CO₂e. This breakdown highlights the significant impact of indirect emissions within BCG's operational footprint.
Data year: 2025
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