PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, commonly known as PwC, is a leading global professional services firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1998 through the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand, PwC has since expanded its operations across major regions, including Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Operating within the accounting and consulting industry, PwC offers a diverse range of services, including audit and assurance, tax advisory, and management consulting. What sets PwC apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, leveraging advanced technology and industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions. With a strong market position, PwC is consistently recognised for its excellence, ranking among the top firms in the world. Its dedication to building trust and solving complex business challenges has solidified its reputation as a trusted advisor to clients across various sectors.
How does PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP'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.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's score of 55 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 104,080,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel (about 36,436,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 225,841,000 kg CO2e). Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 376,000 kg CO2e, which includes stationary combustion (about 305,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (about 71,000 kg CO2e). Notably, Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero, indicating a potential shift towards renewable energy sources. PwC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to eliminate Scope 2 emissions by 2030 as part of their journey to achieve net zero. This commitment aligns with the Global PwC Network’s RE100 initiative. Furthermore, PwC has successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from office operations by 98% since 2007, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. The emissions data for PwC is cascaded from its parent organization, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, reflecting a corporate family relationship. This data underscores PwC's ongoing efforts to address climate change and enhance its environmental impact.
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.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 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.