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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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.
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Ernst And Young's score of 68 is higher than 100% 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 globally. This includes 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 119,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 605,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. EY has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions by 2025. This includes a target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% across all scopes from a 2019 baseline. Specifically, EY plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 93% and Scope 3 emissions by 32% by 2025. Additionally, the firm is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2025, up from 41% in 2019. Looking further ahead, EY aims for a 90% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050, with interim targets to halve emissions by 2030. These initiatives reflect EY's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 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 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.
