Zs
Zs Associates, commonly referred to as Zs, is a leading global professional services firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1983, Zs has established itself as a key player in the consulting industry, particularly within the life sciences sector. The firm operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, providing strategic insights and innovative solutions to clients. Specialising in sales and marketing strategy, Zs offers a unique blend of data analytics and industry expertise, helping organisations optimise their commercial operations. Notable achievements include their recognition as a top consulting firm in the healthcare space, underscoring their strong market position. With a commitment to driving client success, Zs continues to set benchmarks in the industry through its tailored services and deep understanding of market dynamics.
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Zs's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ZS Associates reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,320,000 kg CO2e, comprising 716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 47,051,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 29,550,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 391,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,564,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 55,789,000 kg CO2e. ZS Associates has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.8% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 55% per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per FTE by 2045. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect ZS Associates' commitment to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions across all scopes. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from ZS Associates, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 324,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,814,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 56,177,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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