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The Advisory Board Company Sustainability Profile

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The Advisory Board Company, a prominent player in the healthcare and education sectors, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a leader in providing research, technology, and consulting services to organisations seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and patient outcomes. With a focus on delivering actionable insights and innovative solutions, The Advisory Board Company offers a range of core services, including strategic advisory, performance improvement, and data analytics. Its unique approach combines deep industry expertise with advanced technology, setting it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its commitment to excellence, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its contributions to healthcare improvement. As a trusted partner to thousands of organisations, The Advisory Board Company continues to shape the future of healthcare and education through its comprehensive offerings.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

The Advisory Board Company's score of 72 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Advisory Board Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

The Advisory Board Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, it is important to note that the company is a current subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data down to its subsidiaries. As part of its corporate family, The Advisory Board Company adheres to the climate initiatives and targets set by UnitedHealth Group. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are integral to their sustainability strategy. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for The Advisory Board Company itself have not been disclosed. The absence of direct emissions data suggests that The Advisory Board Company is still in the process of establishing its own climate commitments or may rely on the overarching strategies of its parent company. As the company continues to align with industry standards for climate action, it is expected to develop more specific targets and reporting in the future.

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Scope 2
161,303,000
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Scope 3
146,373,000
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How Carbon Intensive is The Advisory Board Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Advisory Board Company's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is The Advisory Board Company's Location?

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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 The Advisory Board Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

The Advisory Board Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The Advisory Board Company's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
51%
Purchased Goods and Services
43%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

The Advisory Board Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

The Advisory Board Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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