Mercer
Mercer, a leading global consulting firm, is headquartered in California and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1945, Mercer has established itself as a key player in the human resources and financial services industry, specialising in areas such as health, wealth, and career consulting. The firm offers a range of unique services, including employee benefits consulting, investment management, and talent management solutions, all designed to enhance organisational performance. Mercer's commitment to data-driven insights and innovative strategies has positioned it as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to navigate complex workforce challenges. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Mercer continues to achieve notable milestones, helping clients optimise their human capital and drive sustainable growth.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Mercer'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.
Industry Benchmark
Mercer's score of 34 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Mercer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Mercer International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,191,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 424,023,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 28,989,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,915,554,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the forestry and paper products sector. Mercer has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 35% reduction in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their targets are consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on reducing emissions intensity per tonne of pulp produced. As of 2022, their total emissions were approximately 2,191,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant scale of operations and the importance of their climate commitments in mitigating environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 412,156,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Mercer 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.
