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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Korn Ferry’s score of 33 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Korn Ferry's reported carbon emissions
Korn Ferry, headquartered in the US and operating in the Other business services (74) sector, has established climate commitments and reported on its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. Korn Ferry indicates it is on track to meet or exceed this target. In terms of emissions data, for the reporting year 2025, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 4,681,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from previous years, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024 reported at about 5,285,000 kg CO2e, and 5,412,000 kg CO2e in 2023. In 2022, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 5,771,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from 6,725,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Earlier figures include approximately 8,871,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 12,139,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Scope 3 emissions data is not fully disclosed. Korn Ferry's environmental sustainability efforts are guided by its commitment to reducing its environmental impact. While specific long-term net-zero targets are not detailed in the provided data, the company is actively engaged in reporting and working towards its near-term reduction goals.
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Korn Ferry’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2040
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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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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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