McKinsey & Company, Inc., commonly referred to as McKinsey, is a leading global management consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1926, McKinsey has established a formidable presence across major operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The firm operates primarily within the consulting industry, specialising in areas such as strategy, operations, digital transformation, and organisational change. Renowned for its data-driven approach and deep industry expertise, McKinsey offers a unique blend of services that help organisations navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable growth. With a commitment to delivering impactful solutions, the firm has achieved notable milestones, including advising many of the world's top companies and governments. McKinsey's reputation for excellence solidifies its position as a trusted partner in the consulting landscape.
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McKinsey & Company, Inc.'s score of 80 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, McKinsey & Company, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 588,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 19,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 579,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with business travel alone accounting for about 512,500,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. By 2025, McKinsey aims for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions per employee over the same period. Looking further ahead, McKinsey has committed to achieving net-zero climate impact by 2030, with long-term goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 97% by 2050. In 2022, McKinsey achieved a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2019, demonstrating progress towards its near-term targets. The company is also focused on near-zero methane emissions by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 15,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 787,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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