Grant Thornton UK LLP

Grant Thornton UK LLP, a Professional Organisation headquartered in the UK, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,236,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 478,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 276,000 kg CO2e, and various Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services at 19,848,000 kg CO2e, business travel at 5,804,000 kg CO2e, and employee commuting at 2,448,000 kg CO2e.

Looking back, the company's total emissions in 2023 were approximately 47,566,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 655,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 111,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 showing higher contributions from purchased goods and services (39,054,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (4,737,000 kg CO2e). In 2019, total emissions were around 31,859,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 of 1,016,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) of 718,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services (13,810,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (8,618,000 kg CO2e).

Grant Thornton UK LLP is committed to ambitious climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The firm aims for Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. As part of its near-term goals, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Grant Thornton UK LLP targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2045 from a 2019 base year. These commitments are cascaded from Grant Thornton UK LLP itself, indicating direct accountability for these climate initiatives.