- Meeting changing client expectations for transparency on environmental, sustainability, and climate-related actions.
- Risks of weather and climate-related events impacting daily operations.
- Transitioning to lower emissions-generating solutions.
- Addressing potential revenue losses due to inaction on climate-related risks and opportunities.
Grant Thornton LLP
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-08 to 2023-07 reporting, Grant Thornton LLP disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 46.1K tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 623 tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 5.3K tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 40.3K tCO2e/year (2022). 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
46.1K tCO2e/year (2022)
2022-08 to 2023-07
Waste
26 tons of e-waste/year (2023)
2022-08 to 2023-07
Energy Use
56.3K GJ (2022)
2022-08 to 2023-07
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-08 to 2023-07)
| 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). | 623 tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.3K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 40.3K tCO2e/year (2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-08 to 2023-07 | 46.1K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | In calendar year 2020: Scope 1: 139.75 MTCO2e; Scope 2: 5,872.48 MTCO2e; Scope 3 (business travel): 5,659 MTCO2e |
| 2020 | 16.6K metric tons of CO2e (FY 2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 37% from 2019 baseline in calendar year 2022.
- Submitted GHG emission reduction targets to the SBTi for validation.
- Obtained limited assurance of GHG emissions inventories for calendar years 2019 and 2022.
- Established 10 Local Green Teams in offices across the U.S.
- Awarded Gold Medal rating from EcoVadis for the second year in a row.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 55% from 2019 baseline by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by more than 50% from 2019 levels by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 from 2019 baseline by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)SustainabilityClimate ChangeEmployee Well-beingEthics and IntegrityData Privacy and CybersecurityTechnology and InnovationCommunity Involvement