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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.
+39 vs industry average
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s score of 75 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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The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP reported total emissions of approximately 122.4 million kg CO2e in 2022. This included Scope 2 emissions of about 30.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel emissions of approximately 87.5 million kg CO2e. There was no Scope 1 emissions data disclosed for this year.
In 2021, the company's total emissions were around 45.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 32.2 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel emissions at about 8.7 million kg CO2e. For 2020, total emissions were roughly 311.1 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 2 emissions of about 38.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel emissions of approximately 268.1 million kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were about 435.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at around 42.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel emissions at roughly 388.7 million kg CO2e.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved reduction targets. The company commits to a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions and a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, it aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. For the long term, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP commits to a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year. It also targets a 90% absolute reduction in total Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year. These targets are cascaded from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The company has also committed to Net-Zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050, as part of its SBTi commitments, which were set through PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP also became a signatory to The Climate Pledge on 15 December 2022.
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
PwC commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel 50% within the same timeframe.
2050
90% reduction in all scopes
PwC commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
PwC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
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