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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ernst And Young'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.

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Ernst And Young's score of 72 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Ernst And Young's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ernst & Young (EY) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 733,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 152,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 605,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, 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 2019 baseline. This target includes a near-term goal to halve emissions by 2030 and a long-term objective of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, which entails a 90% reduction in GHG emissions. In addition, EY has committed to a 42% reduction in Scope 3 travel emissions by 2025, also against the FY19 baseline. These initiatives reflect EY's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards for carbon reduction and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
8,000,000
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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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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Ernst And Young is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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