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Mercer

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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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72

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Mercer's score of 72 is higher than 86% 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 2024, Mercer International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,774,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 454,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 45,012,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,226,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 3 emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 2,678,480,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 433,372,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 46,176,000 kg CO2e. Mercer has set ambitious climate commitments, 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 target is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is also focused on reducing carbon emissions intensity at their pulp mills by 35% by 2030. Mercer's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company operates within the Forest and Paper Products sector, headquartered in Canada, and is committed to aligning its operations with global climate science recommendations to limit warming to 1.5°C.

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

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

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.

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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