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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.
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 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.
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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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 8,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 181,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Ernst And Young is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.