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PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited, commonly known as PA Consulting, is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1943, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and North America, specialising in technology and innovation consultancy. PA Consulting offers a range of services, including digital transformation, product development, and operational improvement, distinguished by their focus on blending strategy with cutting-edge technology. The firm is recognised for its collaborative approach, working closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth. With a reputation for excellence, PA Consulting has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards and recognitions for its innovative methodologies. As a trusted partner in the consulting industry, PA Consulting continues to shape the future of businesses across various sectors.

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85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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

PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited's score of 85 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Jacobs Solutions Inc.

PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments but does not currently report specific carbon emissions data. The company has established a comprehensive strategy to address greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. PA Consulting has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This commitment includes significant near-term targets: a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 13% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, PA Consulting targets a 55% reduction per million GBP value added by 2030. In the long term, PA Consulting aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040, and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million GBP value added within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company's climate initiatives are part of a broader commitment to sustainability, reflecting its role as a current subsidiary of Jacobs Solutions Inc., which influences its climate strategy and reporting.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
15,814,000
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Scope 2
37,271,000
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Scope 3
169,362,000
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How Carbon Intensive is PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited'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 PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 58% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
79%
Business Travel
71%
Employee Commuting
24%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Investments
<1%

PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited'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.

PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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