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Grant Thornton LLP

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Grant Thornton LLP, a prominent member of the global Grant Thornton network, is headquartered in California and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1924, the firm has established itself as a leader in the accounting and advisory industry, providing a comprehensive range of services including audit, tax, and advisory solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a commitment to delivering exceptional client service, Grant Thornton stands out through its innovative approach and deep industry expertise. The firm serves a diverse clientele, from dynamic start-ups to established enterprises, helping them navigate complex business challenges. Recognised for its strong market position, Grant Thornton has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to quality and integrity in the professional services sector.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Grant Thornton LLP's score of 37 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Grant Thornton LLP's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Grant Thornton LLP reported total emissions of approximately 5,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounting for about 5,103,000 kg CO2e. The firm also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 32,990,000 kg CO2e, which included business travel (about 2,004,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (approximately 5,504,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (around 18,029,000 kg CO2e). In October 2021, Grant Thornton expanded its climate commitments by pledging to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all scopes by 2030. This commitment supports the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The firm’s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organisation, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability initiatives. Overall, Grant Thornton LLP is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its climate resilience through these ambitious targets and transparent reporting.

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2021
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5,103,000
Scope 3
32,990,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Grant Thornton LLP's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Grant Thornton LLP is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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