Zs
Zs Associates, commonly referred to as Zs, is a leading global management consulting firm headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. Established in 1983, Zs has made significant strides in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, providing expert insights and innovative solutions to clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in sales and marketing strategy, operations, and technology, Zs is renowned for its data-driven approach and deep industry knowledge. The firm’s unique blend of analytical rigor and practical experience sets it apart in the competitive consulting landscape. With a strong market position, Zs has been recognised for its contributions to the industry, helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth. Its commitment to excellence and client success continues to drive its reputation as a trusted partner in the healthcare consulting arena.
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Zs's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Zs's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, ZS Associates reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47.1 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 716,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 816,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and about 46.5 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, where total emissions were approximately 58.7 million tonnes CO2e in 2022 and 30.1 million tonnes CO2e in 2020. 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, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, ZS aims to reduce 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 align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect ZS Associates' commitment to addressing climate change through measurable and science-based actions.
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Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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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Zs is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
