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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, commonly known as PwC, is a leading global provider of professional services headquartered in the United States. Established in 1998 through the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand, PwC has since expanded its operations across major regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Operating within the "Other business services" sector, PwC offers a diverse range of services, including audit and assurance, consulting, and tax advisory. 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 recognised for its significant contributions to the business landscape, consistently ranking among the top firms in the industry. Its dedication to excellence and client satisfaction has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner for organisations worldwide.
70
DitchCarbon score
+34 vs industry average
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s score of 70 is higher than 79% 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
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's reported carbon emissions
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP reported global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 122.4 million kg CO2e in 2022. This total includes about 30.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and approximately 87.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel. There is no Scope 1 data available for 2022.
The organisation's emissions have fluctuated in recent years. In 2021, total global emissions were around 45.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 at about 32.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel at approximately 8.7 million kg CO2e. This followed 2020, which saw global emissions at roughly 311.1 million kg CO2e, including approximately 38.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 and around 268.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel. In 2019, total global emissions were about 435.9 million kg CO2e, comprising roughly 42.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 388.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP became a signatory to The Climate Pledge on 15 December 2022, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. PwC's Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets are cascaded from its ultimate parent, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, through a corporate family relationship.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from PricewaterhouseCoopers International LimitedFY2030 targetSee details
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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