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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.

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.

34

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 34 is higher than 96% 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 2,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 424,023,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 28,989,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,915,554,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 35% per tonne of pulp by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure reductions are consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Mercer's commitment reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the forestry and paper products sector, headquartered in Canada.

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2020202120222023
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

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. Mercer is headquartered in CA, 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.

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.

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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