Accenture
Accenture plc, commonly referred to as Accenture, is a global professional services company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland (IE). Founded in 1989, Accenture has established itself as a leader in the consulting industry, providing a wide range of services across strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. With a presence in over 120 countries, the firm operates in key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Accenture is renowned for its innovative solutions, leveraging advanced technologies and deep industry expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges. Its core offerings, such as cloud services, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, set it apart in a competitive market. The company has consistently been recognised for its strong market position, achieving notable accolades for its commitment to sustainability and diversity.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Accenture'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
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Industry Benchmark
Accenture's score of 63 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Accenture's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Accenture's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 542,195,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 22,038,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,786,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 515,371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions include 195,246,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 218,240,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Accenture has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by FY2030, using FY2019 as a baseline. Additionally, it aims for a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of revenue within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. In line with its sustainability strategy, Accenture has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 11% by 2025 from a 2016 base year, which includes a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to aligning with industry standards for climate action and contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 80 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 885,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 55,282,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Accenture 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.
