Ernst & Young LLP, commonly referred to as EY, is a leading global provider of financial intermediation services, excluding insurance and pension funding. Headquartered in the United States, EY operates in major regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., the firm has since achieved significant milestones, establishing itself as a trusted advisor in the financial sector.
EY offers a comprehensive range of services, including audit, tax, consulting, and advisory, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and quality. The firm is renowned for its ability to deliver tailored solutions that address complex business challenges, positioning itself as a market leader. With a strong emphasis on integrity and professionalism, EY continues to be recognised for its contributions to the industry and its dedication to fostering sustainable growth for clients worldwide.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Ernst & Young LLP's reported carbon emissions
Ernst & Young LLP (EY) is committed to ambitious climate targets, including achieving net-zero emissions across the EY network by 2050. In 2025, EY announced new goals to cut emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. These reductions are intended to represent a 90% greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction from 2019 levels.
EY's climate commitments are also reflected in Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals. These include a commitment to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 40% by FY2025 from a FY2019 base year. Specifically, EY aims to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 93% and absolute scope 3 GHG emissions (covering business travel, employee commuting, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations) by 32% over the same timeframe. Furthermore, EY is working towards sourcing 100% renewable electricity by FY2025, an increase from 41% in FY2019.
For the fiscal year 2025, EY reported total global emissions of approximately 319,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 2,089,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 295,350,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
In fiscal year 2024, total global emissions were approximately 588,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 893,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 268,916,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
For fiscal year 2023, EY reported total global emissions of approximately 390,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 640,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 215,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3.
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Ernst & Young LLP’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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