Ernst & Young LLP, commonly referred to as EY, is a leading global professional services firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1989, EY has grown to become a prominent player in the assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory sectors, with a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. EY is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality services that help clients navigate complex business challenges. Its core offerings, such as audit and assurance, tax advisory, and consulting, are distinguished by a focus on innovation and technology integration. With a reputation for excellence, EY consistently ranks among the top firms in the industry, recognised for its contributions to corporate governance and sustainability initiatives.
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In 2024, Ernst & Young LLP (EY) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,515,900 kg CO2e, with no emissions from Scope 1 and 43,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The majority of their emissions, about 6,515,900 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes significant contributions from business travel (3,526,200 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (1,045,000 kg CO2e). EY has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 40% by FY2025, using FY2019 as a baseline. This includes a remarkable target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 93% and Scope 3 emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and other activities by 32% within the same timeframe. Additionally, EY plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 41% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2025. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating EY's dedication to achieving net-zero emissions and contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
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Scope 1 | - |
Scope 2 | 43,200 |
Scope 3 | 6,515,900 |
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