- The events of 2022—the start of a tragic war, food and energy crises, severe climate events, global supply chain issues, and continuing market volatility—challenged governments, businesses, and citizens alike
- Air travel is the largest component of our carbon footprint
McKinsey & Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, McKinsey & Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 532.0K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 10.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 519.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
532.0K tCO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
97%
of total energy
Energy Use
92.9K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 10.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 519.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 532.0K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2022 (vs. 2019 baseline)
- 48% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from travel per colleague in 2022 (vs. 2019 baseline)
- 97% renewable electricity toward our goal of 100% by 2025
- Launched Frontier, a new $1+ billion advance market commitment to purchase permanent carbon removal before 2030
- Introduced a global internal carbon fee on all air travel
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2025 (vs. 2019 baseline)
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from internal and client-related business travel by 30% per colleague by 2025 (vs. 2019 baseline)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2025
- Transition to 100% carbon removals by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero climate impact by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial Inclusive growthGovernance Responsible practices