Korn Ferry, a global organisational consulting firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in talent management, executive search, and organisational strategy. Korn Ferry's core services include leadership development, employee engagement, and workforce planning, distinguished by their data-driven approach and proprietary methodologies. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including the integration of advanced analytics into their consulting practices, enhancing their market position as a trusted advisor to businesses worldwide. With a commitment to helping organisations unlock their potential, Korn Ferry continues to shape the future of work, making significant contributions to the fields of human capital and organisational effectiveness.
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In 2023, Korn Ferry reported total carbon emissions of approximately 457,277,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from 538,928,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes 1,334,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,301,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 42,998,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, the company has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025, using 2019 levels as a baseline. Korn Ferry's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization. The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2040. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability within the professional services sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,040,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Korn Ferry's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 2% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Korn Ferry 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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