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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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 total emissions. EY has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2025. This includes a target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all scopes by 40% against a fiscal year 2019 baseline. Additionally, they have committed to a 42% reduction in Scope 3 travel emissions by 2025. From 2019 to 2022, EY successfully reduced its carbon emissions globally by 56% from its FY19 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. As part of their long-term strategy, EY is also focused on achieving a 90% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050. Their initiatives include collaborating with air operators to replace at least 5% of conventional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuels by 2030, as part of their membership in the World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition. All emissions data is sourced directly from Ernst & Young Global Limited, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. EY's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the professional services industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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