Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Korn Ferry 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).
Korn Ferry has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Korn Ferry's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Korn Ferry amounted to 5,316 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Korn Ferry decreased by 20.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Korn Ferry's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Korn Ferry's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Korn Ferry were 1,015 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Korn Ferry reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Korn Ferry's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 59.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Korn Ferry's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 23.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Korn Ferry's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,396 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,301 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Korn Ferry reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Korn Ferry's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 51.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Korn Ferry's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.76% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Korn Ferry use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Korn Ferry's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Korn Ferry's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported 42,998 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 2023 disclosure of Korn Ferry includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Korn Ferry's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Korn Ferry's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,998 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Korn Ferry's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Korn Ferry 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Korn Ferry disclose?
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported emissions for 7 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 Korn Ferry's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Korn Ferry's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 22,452 tCO₂e (52.3%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,255 tCO₂e (21.56%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 5,797 tCO₂e (13.5%)
Korn Ferry's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Korn Ferry’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,015 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,864 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Korn Ferry's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Korn Ferry's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Korn Ferry rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Korn Ferry ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Korn Ferry among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Korn Ferry's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Korn Ferry reported a total carbon footprint of 48,314 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.66% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Korn Ferry's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.9%. a