Heidrick And Struggles Sustainability Profile
Heidrick & Struggles, a leading global executive search and consulting firm, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1953, the firm has established itself as a key player in the professional services industry, specialising in executive search, leadership consulting, and culture shaping. Heidrick & Struggles is renowned for its unique approach to talent management, combining deep industry knowledge with innovative methodologies to deliver tailored solutions for clients. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including a strong market position and recognition for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership roles. With a focus on enhancing organisational effectiveness, Heidrick & Struggles continues to set the standard for excellence in executive recruitment and leadership advisory services.
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Heidrick And Struggles's score of 60 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Heidrick And Struggles's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Heidrick & Struggles reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,011,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 25,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, with specific reduction targets across all scopes. Heidrick & Struggles has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 55% per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. Furthermore, they plan for 65% of their suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2029. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change within the professional services sector. The emissions data and targets are sourced from Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 382,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,662,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 22,311,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Heidrick And Struggles's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Heidrick And Struggles's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 13% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Heidrick And Struggles's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Heidrick And Struggles has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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