PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, commonly known as PwC, is a leading global professional services firm 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 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 consistently ranks among the top firms in the world, recognised for its exceptional client service and thought leadership. The firm’s dedication to building trust and solving complex business challenges has solidified its reputation as a trusted advisor in the global marketplace.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's reported carbon emissions
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) reported a total of approximately 122.4 million kg CO2e in 2022, primarily comprising Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions were about 30.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel, accounted for approximately 87.5 million kg CO2e. The firm has also committed to the Climate Pledge, signing in December 2022, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. In 2021, PwC'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. Earlier data shows a significant reduction in total emissions from 2020 (approximately 311.1 million kg CO2e) and 2019 (approximately 435.9 million kg CO2e) to 2022. In 2020, Scope 2 emissions were about 38.0 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel emissions were approximately 268.1 million kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 2 emissions were around 42.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 business travel emissions were approximately 388.7 million kg CO2e. PwC's 2018 reporting indicated total emissions of approximately 72.9 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 1.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 3.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 68.1 million kg CO2e. In 2017, total emissions were approximately 81.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 5.0 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 74.7 million kg CO2e. The earliest reported data for 2007 shows total emissions of approximately 115.2 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at about 5.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 25.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 84.1 million kg CO2e. PwC's emissions data is cascaded from PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited. Their commitments, including SBTi targets and RE100 initiatives, are also cascaded from PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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