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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In 2023, ZS Associates reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 47,051,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This 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 45,519,000 kg CO2e, stem from Scope 3, which includes emissions from the value chain such as business travel and purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, ZS Associates reported total emissions of approximately 55,789,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in overall emissions in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 shows 391,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,564,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 55,789,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. ZS Associates has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2045. They have established near-term targets 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. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute 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. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, as ZS Associates, Inc. operates independently in this regard.
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2019 | 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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