Korn Ferry, a leading global organisational consulting firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself within the Other Business Services industry, focusing on talent management, executive search, and leadership development.
Korn Ferry's unique approach combines deep industry insights with advanced analytics, enabling organisations to align their talent strategies with business goals effectively. Notable achievements include a strong market position as a trusted advisor to many Fortune 500 companies, reflecting its commitment to delivering tailored solutions that drive performance. With a rich history and a comprehensive suite of services, Korn Ferry continues to shape the future of work and leadership.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Korn Ferry's reported carbon emissions
Korn Ferry, a UK-based company operating in the "Other business services (74)" sector, has established climate commitments to reduce its environmental impact.
Carbon Emissions Data:
Korn Ferry's most recent reported emissions data focuses on Scope 1 and Scope 2 for its global offices:
- 2025: Approximately 4.68 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- 2024: Approximately 5.29 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- 2023: Approximately 5.41 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- 2022: Approximately 5.77 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- 2021: Approximately 6.73 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- 2020: Approximately 8.87 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- 2019: Approximately 12.14 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
- 2018: Approximately 12.14 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, market-based). This included about 2.52 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 9.68 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based).
- 2017: Approximately 12.74 million kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2, market-based). This included about 2.26 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 10.49 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based).
- 2016: Approximately 10.04 million kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based). Scope 1 data was not disclosed for this year.
It is important to note that Scope 3 emissions data, including categories like purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, is currently missing from the provided data.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Korn Ferry has set a clear target to reduce its environmental footprint:
- Near-Term Target: The company is committed to reducing its total Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions for its global offices by 30% by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. This target applies to both market-based and location-based calculations for Scope 2. Korn Ferry has indicated it is on track to meet or exceed this objective.
While a specific net-zero commitment from Korn Ferry itself is not detailed in the provided information, the data mentions an unrelated entity, "The Warehouse Group," pledging to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, and an American electric and natural gas holding company aiming for net zero by 2050. Korn Ferry's own long-term climate ambitions beyond the 2025 target are not specified in this data.
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Korn Ferry’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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