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Mercer

Mercer, a leading global consulting firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1945, Mercer has established itself 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 partner for businesses seeking to navigate complex workforce challenges. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Mercer continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its status as a leader in the consulting sector.

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.

48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Mercer's score of 48 is higher than 95% 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

Mercer, headquartered in the US, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established a target to reduce portfolio carbon emissions intensity by 45% by 2030, using a baseline from 2020. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to managing direct and indirect emissions. Additionally, Mercer aims to achieve a similar 45% reduction in carbon emissions intensity from a December 2019 baseline across all scopes by 2030. These initiatives reflect Mercer's commitment to sustainability and responsible investment practices, aligning with industry standards for climate action. By focusing on intensity reductions, Mercer is taking a proactive stance in addressing climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercer's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low 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 US, 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 not participating in any 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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