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South Pole Holding AG, commonly known as South Pole, is a leading global provider of environmental consulting services. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), the company operates across numerous international regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Since its founding in 2006, South Pole has been at the forefront of climate action and sustainability solutions. They specialise in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for organisations to reduce their carbon footprint, manage climate risks, and invest in impactful environmental projects.
Their core services encompass carbon project development, climate finance, sustainability advisory, and renewable energy solutions. South Pole's unique strength lies in its extensive portfolio of certified climate protection projects and its expertise in facilitating market-based mechanisms for emissions reductions. As a prominent player in the climate solutions sector, South Pole is instrumental in driving corporate sustainability and achieving global climate goals.
+29 vs industry average
South Pole Holding AG’s score of 60 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Environmental Consulting Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Environmental Consulting Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
South Pole Holding AG, an Environmental Consulting Services firm headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,575,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 51,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,507,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For comparison, in 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 3,396,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 13,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 18,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 3,365,000 kg CO2e.
South Pole Holding AG has set ambitious Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company commits to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040 from a 2019 base year. Near-term targets include a 72% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, South Pole aims to reduce all other absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year and reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from air-related business travel by 91.5% per FTE by 2030 from a 2019 base year. For the long-term, South Pole commits to an absolute reduction of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
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90% reduction in all scopes
South Pole commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year.
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27.5% reduction in scope 3 total
South Pole commits to reduce all other absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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South Pole commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across th…
South Pole commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040.
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Data year: 2024
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