Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the firm has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Specialising in executive search, assessment, and succession planning, Russell Reynolds is renowned for its deep industry expertise and commitment to client success. The firm’s unique approach combines rigorous research with a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, enabling it to deliver tailored solutions that drive leadership effectiveness. With a reputation for excellence, Russell Reynolds Associates has consistently ranked among the top firms in its industry, helping clients navigate complex leadership challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
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Russell Reynolds Associates's score of 87 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Russell Reynolds Associates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 372,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 28,035,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, their 2023 emissions were about 25,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 357,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions at 1,823,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 24,553,000 kg CO2e. Russell Reynolds Associates has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The firm has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 55% per full-time employee equivalent within the same timeframe. By 2027, they also commit to ensuring that 30% of their suppliers, based on emissions, have science-based targets. Long-term, Russell Reynolds Associates targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, again using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the professional services sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 247,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,944,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 30,666,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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.
Russell Reynolds Associates has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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