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Booz Allen Hamilton Sustainability Profile

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Booz Allen Hamilton, often referred to simply as Booz Allen, is a leading management and technology consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1914, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in areas such as analytics, digital solutions, engineering, and cyber security, Booz Allen is renowned for its innovative approach to solving complex challenges for government and commercial clients. With a commitment to delivering unique, data-driven insights, Booz Allen Hamilton has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition as a top employer and a leader in the consulting industry. The firm’s extensive portfolio of services, combined with its deep industry expertise, positions it as a trusted partner in navigating the evolving landscape of technology and business.

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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Booz Allen Hamilton's score of 73 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Booz Allen Hamilton's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Booz Allen Hamilton reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 378,415,810 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 192,600 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary and mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,445,800 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with notable contributions from purchased goods and services (about 271,453,060 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 43,813,110 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 44,217,800 kg CO2e). Booz Allen Hamilton has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2032, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction for Scope 3 emissions. The company’s targets have been verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the 1.5°C climate goal. Booz Allen Hamilton is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 2
15,555,970
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Scope 3
98,004,860
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How Carbon Intensive is Booz Allen Hamilton's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Booz Allen Hamilton's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Booz Allen Hamilton's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Booz Allen Hamilton is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Booz Allen Hamilton's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Booz Allen Hamilton's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 261% last year and increased by approximately 275% since 2018, 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 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
74%
Employee Commuting
12%
Business Travel
12%
Capital Goods
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%

Booz Allen Hamilton'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.

Booz Allen Hamilton 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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