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McKinsey & Company, Inc.

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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How does McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

66

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 66 is higher than 99% 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 2023, McKinsey & Company, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 588,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 8,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 400,000 kg CO2e, and a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions attributed to business travel, amounting to about 701,500,000 kg CO2e. The firm has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, compared to 2019 levels. Additionally, McKinsey is committed to a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per full-time equivalent (FTE) over the same timeframe. Long-term, the company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a further target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by that year. McKinsey has also pledged to achieve near-zero methane emissions by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is a signatory of the Climate Pledge, demonstrating its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting a sustainable future.

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Scope 1
15,000,000
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Scope 2
3,000,000
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Scope 3
725,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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.

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. McKinsey & Company, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

McKinsey & Company, Inc. is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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