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.
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In 2024, Accenture reported total carbon emissions of approximately 654,819,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,395,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,584,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 628,840,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by the end of 2025. Accenture has established specific reduction targets, including a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2030, and a similar 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, they aim to achieve an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction by 2040, both from a fiscal 2019 base year. In addition to these targets, Accenture is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 55% per unit of revenue by 2030. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its broader strategy to combat climate change and enhance sustainability across its operations.
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2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 27,203,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 263,050,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 967,383,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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