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Business Services
GB
updated 3 days ago

Ernst And Young

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Ernst & Young, commonly referred to as EY, is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. Headquartered in London, GB, the firm operates in over 150 countries, providing innovative solutions to clients across various industries. Founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., EY has since achieved significant milestones, including its commitment to building a better working world. EY's core services encompass audit and assurance, tax advisory, and consulting, distinguished by their focus on technology and digital transformation. The firm is renowned for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top professional services firms worldwide. With a dedication to quality and integrity, EY continues to drive progress and foster trust in the business community.

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72

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.

27

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Ernst And Young's score of 72 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ernst And Young's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ernst & Young (EY) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 832,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 19,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 49,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 764,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, business travel accounted for about 552,000,000 kg CO2e of the Scope 3 total. Comparatively, in 2023, EY's total emissions were approximately 733,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions year-on-year. However, from 2019 to 2022, EY achieved a significant reduction of 56% in carbon emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2, based on their FY19 baseline. EY has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2025 across all scopes. This includes a target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by 2025, also against the FY19 baseline. Additionally, they plan to halve emissions by FY30 and achieve a 90% reduction by 2050. Specific initiatives include a 42% reduction in Scope 3 travel emissions and a commitment to replace at least 5% of conventional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. These commitments reflect EY's dedication to sustainability and align with global efforts to combat climate change. The data presented is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures and targets are specific to EY's operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ernst And Young's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ernst And Young is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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