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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Industry Benchmark
Mercer's score of 72 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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Mercer's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mercer International reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,726,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 454,602,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 45,012,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,268,142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects 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, aiming for a 35% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and 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 commitment to sustainability is underscored by their adherence to industry standards and climate science, which emphasises the necessity of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Their ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts within the forestry and paper products sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 412,156,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
