PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited
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 unique blend of services, including digital transformation, product development, and operational improvement, tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries such as healthcare, energy, and financial services. Renowned for its collaborative approach and deep industry expertise, PA Consulting has achieved notable recognition, consistently ranking among the top consulting firms in the UK. With a commitment to driving sustainable change, PA Consulting continues to shape the future of consulting through innovative solutions and strategic insights.
+51 vs industry average
PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited’s score of 85 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Other Management Consulting Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Other Management Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 2% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,590,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 314,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 768,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 20,273,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, PA Consulting is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company’s reduction targets are validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity per million GBP value added by 2030. Furthermore, PA Consulting plans to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions intensity by the same year. PA Consulting's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the professional services sector.
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PA Consulting Group Holdings Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
75% reduction in all scopes
We will achieve this in line with our commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative, and according to their standard criteria. Our emis…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from Jacobs Solutions Inc.UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Jacobs Solutions Inc.RE 100
Climate Action 100
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