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 score of 54 is higher than 99% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 47,051,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 716,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 46,519,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Over the past few years, ZS Associates has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2019 to 2020, total emissions decreased from approximately 60,315,000 kg CO2e to about 30,075,000 kg CO2e, marking a substantial reduction. Their near-term targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.8% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 55% per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. Looking ahead, ZS Associates has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per FTE by 2045, both from a 2019 base year. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability within the professional services sector.
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Add to project| 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.
