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Russell Reynolds Associates

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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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Russell Reynolds Associates's score of 83 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Russell Reynolds Associates's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Russell Reynolds Associates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,035,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 298,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 372,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and a significant 28,035,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a notable increase in emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 24,553,000 kg CO2e, including 357,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,823,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2. Russell Reynolds Associates has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, they are targeting a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, the firm plans to reduce emissions from business travel by 55% per full-time employee equivalent within the same timeframe. Furthermore, they aim for 30% of their suppliers, based on emissions, to have science-based targets by 2027. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a strong dedication to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
30,666,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Russell Reynolds Associates's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Russell Reynolds Associates is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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