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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Zs's score of 52 is higher than 98% 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 47,051,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 716,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 816,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 46,519,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has made significant climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. ZS Associates has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.8% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they aim 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. The company’s emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability, with all three scopes disclosed. ZS Associates is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their targets are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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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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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.
