Zs Sustainability Profile
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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How does Zs's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Zs's score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Zs's reported carbon emissions
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. 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. Additionally, they aim to reduce 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 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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Zs's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Zs's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Zs's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Zs has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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