In 2025, Huron Consulting Group 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).
Huron Consulting Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 607.06a | 482.34a | 829.42a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 1,295.43a | 0a | 0a | |
Location-Based | 714.57a | 1,077.1a | 1,026.91a | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 11,314.09a | 11,167.13a | 11,438.28a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0.3573a | 0.317a | 0.593a |
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In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Huron Consulting Group amounted to 1,321.63 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Huron Consulting Group decreased by 15.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Huron Consulting Group were 607.06 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Huron Consulting Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Huron Consulting Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 25.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,295.43 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 714.57 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Huron Consulting Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 33.66% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported 11,314.09 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 2025 disclosure of Huron Consulting Group includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,314.09 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
Since 2019, Huron Consulting Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 49.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Huron Consulting Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Huron Consulting Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2025, the largest contributors to Huron Consulting Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 607.06 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,699 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.36 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.83, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group ranked 8 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Huron Consulting Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2025, Huron Consulting Group reported a total carbon footprint of 12,635.72 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.71% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Huron Consulting Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.66%.a