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Huron Consulting

Huron Consulting Group, commonly referred to as Huron, is a leading consultancy firm headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and beyond. Founded in 2002, Huron has established itself in the professional services industry, specialising in healthcare, higher education, and commercial sectors. The firm offers a range of core services, including strategy development, operational improvement, and technology solutions, distinguished by its commitment to delivering tailored, client-centric approaches. Huron's innovative methodologies and deep industry expertise have positioned it as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth. With a strong market presence, Huron continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a key player in the consulting landscape.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Huron Consulting's score of 40 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Huron Consulting's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Huron Consulting reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,653,550 kg CO2e. This figure includes 476,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,080,470 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 9,096,680 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 10,255,731 kg CO2e, this represents an increase in emissions. In 2023, Huron's emissions comprised 539,750 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,030,290 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,685,690 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The 2022 data shows a total of approximately 8,289,410 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of increasing emissions over the past few years. Huron Consulting has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the organisation. As a consulting firm, Huron operates in an industry where addressing climate change is increasingly critical, and establishing clear reduction goals could align with broader sustainability trends.

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Scope 1
829,420
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Scope 2
949,300
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000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
22,442,180
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Huron Consulting's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Huron Consulting is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Huron Consulting is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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