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Heidrick & Struggles (Heidrick and Struggles International, Inc.), a premier global provider of executive search, leadership consulting, and on-demand talent solutions, was established in 1953. Headquartered in the US, with a significant presence across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, it operates as a leading force in the employment placement agencies industry.
Specialising in identifying, assessing, and developing top-tier leadership talent, Heidrick & Struggles offers unparalleled expertise in executive search, culture shaping, and leadership advisory services. Their unique approach combines deep industry knowledge with proprietary assessment tools, ensuring optimal leadership solutions for complex global challenges.
With a rich history spanning over seven decades, Heidrick & Struggles holds a distinguished position in the market. They are renowned for their rigorous methodology and commitment to connecting organisations with exceptional leaders who drive sustainable growth and innovation.
+34 vs industry average
Heidrick And Struggles’s score of 78 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Employment Placement Agencies is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Employment Placement Agencies industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Heidrick & Struggles reported total Scope 1 emissions of 375,000 kg CO2e in 2025. Their Scope 2 market-based emissions were 2,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 18,201,000 kg CO2e for the same year.
The company has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. They commit to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, Heidrick & Struggles aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 55% per FTE within the same timeframe. They also commit that 65% of their suppliers, by spend covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2029.
Heidrick & Struggles has also committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 through specific reduction efforts across all scopes.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
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55% reduction in scope 3 downstream
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