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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.

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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.

44

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Mercer's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mercer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Mercer International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,440,000 kg CO2e, comprising 424,023,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 28,989,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,915,554,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Mercer has set ambitious climate targets, validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 35% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment includes specific intensity reduction goals for their pulp mills, targeting a 35% decrease in emissions per tonne of pulp produced by 2030. Additionally, Mercer is working towards creating a pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating their long-term commitment to environmental stewardship. Their efforts are aligned with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
412,156,000
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Scope 2
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercer's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium 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. This request for Mercer is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Mercer 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
Reduction Actions

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