McKinsey & Company, Inc.
McKinsey & Company, Inc., often referred to simply as McKinsey, is a leading player in the Other Management Consulting Services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1926, the firm has established a formidable presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, providing strategic insights to a diverse range of sectors.
Specialising in management consulting, McKinsey offers core services such as organisational strategy, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. What sets McKinsey apart is its data-driven approach and commitment to delivering tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth for clients. With a reputation for excellence, McKinsey consistently ranks among the top consulting firms globally, recognised for its innovative methodologies and impactful results.
+37 vs industry average
McKinsey & Company, Inc.’s score of 76 is higher than 80% 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
Other Management Consulting Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Other Management Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
McKinsey & Company, Inc. is a management consulting firm headquartered in the US.
Carbon Emissions and Commitments
McKinsey & Company, Inc. has reported the following emissions data:
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2024:
- Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions (location-based): Approximately 18,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 3 emissions from business travel: Approximately 532,900,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services: Approximately 35,500,000 kg CO2e
- Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 7,000,000 kg CO2e
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2023:
- Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 8,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e
- Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 9,000,000 kg CO2e
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2022:
- Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 10,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e
- Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 13,000,000 kg CO2e
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2021:
- Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e
- Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e
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2020:
- Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e
- Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e
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2019:
- Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 15,000,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e
- Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 18,000,000 kg CO2e
McKinsey & Company, Inc. has made several climate commitments:
- Net-Zero by 2030: The company has committed to achieving net-zero climate impact by 2030, with submitted science-based net-zero targets for validation by 2050.
- Science-Based Targets: McKinsey & Company has committed to near-term and long-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory.
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 64.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
- A commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 55% per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline.
- A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
- A commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 97% per FTE by 2050, relative to a 2019 baseline.
- 2025 Reduction Targets:
- A 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2025, compared to a 2019 baseline.
- A 30% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions per colleague (vs. 2019).
- Some reports indicate a 35.3% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel per FTE by 2025 from a 2019 base year.
McKinsey & Company, Inc. has signed the Climate Pledge.
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McKinsey & Company, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
15% reduction in all scopes
aiming for a 25 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and a 35 per cent reduction in Scope 3 travel emissions per full time eq…
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
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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