A.T. Kearney Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:59,622 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,173 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:337 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:58,112 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (offices)
Total Energy Consumption:49,852 GJ
Carbon Intensity:11.0 tCO2e/FTE (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Governance
- Social Impact
- Sustainable Procurement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 27% compared to 2019 baseline.
- Reduced scope 3 emissions by 24% compared to 2019 baseline.
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity in offices globally (ahead of 2025 target).
- Achieved CarbonNeutral® company certification.
Social Achievements
- Launched Mental Health Ambassador Program, training over 170 colleagues.
- Achieved Platinum certification in Mental Health America’s 2022 Bell Seal.
- Participated in over 280 social impact activities, including 40 pro bono engagements.
- Overall representation of women at 38%.
- Increased representation of Black leaders in the US.
Governance Achievements
- Board will increase to 11 members in 2023 with the addition of two external independent directors.
- 100% of employees certified annually on Kearney’s Code of Conduct.
- Sustainability targets incorporated into management performance objectives and linked to incentives.
- Independent verification of GHG emissions under ISO 14064-3 and disclosures under AA1000 Assurance Standard.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute scopes 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050.
- Reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% of offices in green-certified buildings by 2030.
- Implement green mobility policies in 100% of offices by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030.
- Reach 100% renewable energy in offices by 2025.
- Achieve 100% plastic-free offices by 2025.
- Reduce water intensity across offices by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased overall emissions in 2022 due to increased business travel and return to offices post-COVID lockdowns.
- Scope 3 emissions increased due to increased business travel.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing greener ways of working to reduce business travel.
- Reducing energy consumption.
- Implementing sustainable mobility practices.
- Boosting reduction and recycling of waste.
- Investing in carbon removal projects.
- Procuring SAF from SkyNRG in 2023.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 60% of supplier spend surveyed; use of external third-party platform data and outside-in assessments.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Inclusion of sustainability and diversity criteria in RFPs
- Training for buyers on integrating sustainability and diversity criteria.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Stricter energy regulations and taxes
- Increasing carbon offset prices
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainability consulting services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Certifications: ISO 14064-3 (GHG emissions), AA1000 Assurance Standard (sustainability disclosures), CarbonNeutral®
Third-party Assurance: Carbon Footprint Ltd (limited assurance for GHG emissions); CSRWorks International (moderate assurance for other sustainability disclosures)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1
- Goal 2
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 6
- Goal 7
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 14
- Goal 15
- Goal 16
- Goal 17
Support for SDGs through client engagements, thought leadership, and pro bono work.
Awards & Recognition
- Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health (Platinum)
- CDP Supplier Engagement Rating (A score)