FTI Consulting, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10,821 tCO2e/year (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:6,285 tCO2e/year (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:5,542 tCO2e/year (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:27,321 tCO2e/year (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:100% at London office
Total Energy Consumption:4,146 MWh/year (2020)
Carbon Intensity:Reduced Emissions Intensity per employee from 7.05 MT CO2e in 2018 to 2.58 MT CO2e in 2020
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Human Capital Management
- Corporate Citizenship
Environmental Achievements
- 60% reduction in GHG emissions from 2018 to 2020 (due in part to reduced office utilization and business travel during the COVID-19 pandemic)
- 18% reduction in office square footage per employee from 2018 to 2020
- 100% renewable electricity operational at London office
- 65% of employees work in LEED-certified (or equivalent) offices
Social Achievements
- Reached 100 female Senior Managing Directors in 2020 (a 15% increase from 2019)
- Achieved 50/50 gender balance in campus and graduate hiring in 2020
- Increased hiring of Black employees by 43% in the US and 70% in the UK compared to 2019
- Increased hiring of Asian employees by 36% in the US compared to 2019
- 85% employee satisfaction rate in 2020
- 8% employee voluntary turnover in 2020
- USD$2.1M+ contributed in pro bono services globally
Governance Achievements
- Established a Nominating, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Committee overseeing ESG factors
- Incorporation of ESG-related metrics in executive compensation
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero GHG emissions by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach 165 female Senior Managing Directors by 2025 (65% increase from 2020)
- Reach 120 underrepresented minority Senior Managing Directors by 2025 (more than double from 2020)
- Extend 50/50 gender balanced hiring target to Consultant and Senior Consultant levels
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Physical risks associated with climate change (rising temperatures, severe storms, energy disruptions, rising sea levels)
- Regulatory risks related to climate change
- Market risks related to evolving expectations regarding emissions
- Reputational risks
Mitigation Strategies
- Commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2030
- Investment in technology to enable remote work and reduce travel
- Increased minimum flight duration to fly business class
- Banning black cars and endorsing ride-sharing
- Virtualization of server infrastructure
- Focus on LEED-certified buildings and efficient office designs
- Waste reduction initiatives
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable guidelines for new office buildouts
- Electronic waste program
- Use of certified third-party disposal companies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Rising temperatures
- Severe storms
- Energy disruptions
- Rising sea levels
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Reducing real estate footprint
- Leveraging remote work
- Transitioning to renewable energy
- Providing ESG advisory services to clients
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001 (London office)
Awards & Recognition
- Procurement Success Award – Outstanding Contribution for COVID-19 (2020)
- Advocate of the Year Award (2021)