Kearney Sustainability Profile
Kearney, formerly known as A.T. Kearney, is a global management consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1926, Kearney has established itself as a leader in the consulting industry, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The firm specialises in strategic and operational consulting, focusing on areas such as supply chain management, digital transformation, and organisational effectiveness. Kearney's unique approach combines deep industry expertise with innovative solutions, enabling clients to navigate complex business challenges. Notable achievements include consistently ranking among the top consulting firms in various industry surveys, reflecting its strong market position. With a commitment to delivering measurable results, Kearney continues to shape the future of consulting through its client-centric methodologies and thought leadership.
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Kearney's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kearney reported total carbon emissions of approximately 71,533,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 78,080,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 1,446,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and a significant 70,084,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with business travel contributing 43,990,000 kg CO2e. Kearney has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel and all other Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, with a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by that year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kearney's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The data reported is sourced directly from Kearney, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organization.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,458,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,055,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 73,424,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Kearney's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kearney's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 5% 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 "Business Travel" being the primary emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Kearney'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.
Kearney 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.
