Ernst And Young
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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Ernst And Young's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ernst And Young's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ernst & Young (EY) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 733,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 20,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 119,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 605,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all scopes by 2025, using a fiscal year 2019 baseline. This target is part of a broader strategy that includes a near-term goal to halve emissions by 2030 and a long-term objective to achieve net zero by 2050, which entails a 90% reduction in GHG emissions. In previous years, EY's emissions were significant, with 2019 figures showing a total of about 1,377,000,000 kg CO2e globally, including 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 159,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,187,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company is actively working towards these targets through various initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and energy consumption. EY's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the urgent need for corporate responsibility in addressing climate change.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 159,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,187,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ernst And Young is not committed to any 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.
