Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young LLP, commonly referred to as EY, is a leading global professional services firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1989, EY has grown to become a prominent player in the assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory sectors, with a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. EY is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality services that help clients navigate complex business challenges. Its core offerings, such as audit and assurance, tax advisory, and consulting, are distinguished by a focus on innovation and technology integration. With a reputation for excellence, EY consistently ranks among the top firms in the industry, recognised for its contributions to corporate governance and sustainability initiatives.
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In 2024, Ernst & Young LLP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,368,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 437,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,197,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel (about 45,308,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 1,423,000 kg CO2e). The firm has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 40% by FY2025, using FY2019 as a baseline. Specifically, they target a 93% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 32% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass business travel, employee commuting, and waste generated in operations. Additionally, EY plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 41% in FY2019 to 100% by FY2025. Looking further ahead, EY has committed to achieving net zero emissions by FY2050, with a near-term goal of halving emissions by FY2030. These targets are part of a broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are cascaded from their parent organization, Ernst & Young Global Limited.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 181,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,187,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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