Accenture PLC
Accenture's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Accenture completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Accenture has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Accenture's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Accenture amounted to 25,979 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Accenture decreased by 3.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Accenture's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Accenture's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Accenture were 22,395 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Accenture reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Accenture's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 12.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Accenture's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Accenture's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Accenture reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,584 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Accenture reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Accenture's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 98.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Accenture's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 25.11% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Accenture use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Accenture reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Accenture's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Accenture's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Accenture reported 628,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Accenture includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Accenture's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Accenture's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Accenture reported total Scope 3 emissions of 628,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Accenture reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Accenture's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 40.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Accenture's Scope 3 emissions increased by 22.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Accenture disclose?
In 2024, Accenture reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Accenture's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Accenture's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 250,369 tCO₂e (39.81%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 240,963 tCO₂e (38.32%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 74,783 tCO₂e (11.89%)
Accenture's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Accenture’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Accenture reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,395 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 64,894 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Accenture's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Accenture's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Accenture reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.05 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Accenture rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Accenture ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Accenture is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Accenture's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Accenture reported a total carbon footprint of 654,819 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.77% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Accenture's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.42%. a