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updated 9 months ago

Mercer, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Mercer, Inc., 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 is renowned for its innovative solutions, including employee benefits, investment consulting, and talent management services, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of organisations. Mercer's commitment to data-driven insights and strategic planning has positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their workforce and optimise their financial performance. With a strong market presence and a history of notable achievements, Mercer continues to lead the way in shaping the future of work and employee wellbeing.

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88

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Mercer, Inc.'s score of 88 is higher than 93% 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, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

Mercer, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. While Mercer, Inc. does not have its own documented reduction targets, it inherits sustainability initiatives from its parent company, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing transparency in climate-related disclosures. Mercer is also aligned with the Race to Zero campaign, further demonstrating its commitment to climate action. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed at this time. As a subsidiary, Mercer’s climate strategies are likely influenced by the overarching goals set by Marsh & McLennan, which may include ambitious targets for emissions reductions across various scopes. In summary, while Mercer, Inc. does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is part of a corporate family that actively engages in climate initiatives and commitments through its parent company.

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19,158,500
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Scope 2
75,126,200
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Scope 3
73,780,300
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How Carbon Intensive is Mercer, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mercer, Inc.'s primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mercer, Inc.'s Location?

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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, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mercer, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Mercer, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 33% last year and increased by approximately 797% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
59%
Business Travel
17%
Employee Commuting
11%
Capital Goods
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Investments
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Mercer, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Mercer, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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