Russell Reynolds Associates

Russell Reynolds Associates has provided global carbon emissions data for several years, with the latest available data for 2025. In 2025, the company reported total Scope 1 emissions of 258,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 342,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 29,045,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 298,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 372,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 28,035,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Russell Reynolds Associates's Scope 1 emissions were 357,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 1,823,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 24,553,000 kg CO2e.

Russell Reynolds Associates has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.

Their near-term targets include:

• Reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
• Reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 55% per full-time employee equivalent within the same timeframe.
• Ensuring that 30% of its suppliers by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2027.

For long-term targets, Russell Reynolds Associates commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year. These targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.