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McKinsey & Company, Inc.

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McKinsey & Company, Inc., commonly referred to as McKinsey, is a leading global management consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1926, McKinsey has established a formidable presence across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The firm operates primarily within the consulting industry, specialising in areas such as strategy, operations, digital transformation, and organisational change. Renowned for its data-driven approach and deep industry expertise, McKinsey offers a unique blend of services that help organisations navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to delivering impactful solutions, the firm has achieved notable milestones, including advising many of the world's top companies and governments. McKinsey's reputation for excellence solidifies its position as a trusted partner in the consulting landscape.

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92

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s score of 92 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2024, McKinsey & Company, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 588,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 19,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of 579,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel (512,500,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (32,200,000 kg CO2e). The firm has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, McKinsey aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. By 2030, the company plans to achieve a 64.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per FTE, relative to the 2019 baseline. McKinsey has also pledged to achieve net-zero climate impact by 2030, with a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 97% by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change comprehensively across its operations. In 2023, McKinsey reported a 56% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2019, demonstrating progress towards its near-term goals. The company is actively working to electrify its fleet, transition to renewable energy, and enhance the sustainability of its office spaces as part of its strategy to meet these targets.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
787,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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 McKinsey & Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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McKinsey & Company, Inc. is participating in some 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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