EY — full event log
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FY25 marks the first sustainability report aligned with CSRD/ESRS, transitioning from prior GRI-based framework. CSRD reporting becomes mandatory for EY Deutschland from FY28. Comparability with prior reports is limited.
sustainability_report p.11
The 2024 comparatives have been updated to reflect a change in the service line structure, increasing Assurance services fee income by £36m with corresponding decrease in Consulting services.
sustainability_report p.29
Financial emissions intensity decrease in FY25 was primarily driven by a decrease in GHG emissions conversion factors for air travel within the UK Government Conversion Factors for Company Reporting. This affects year-over-year comparability of business travel emissions.
sustainability_report p.64
In January 2021 EY announced a global SBTi-validated target to reduce absolute emissions by 40% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by FY25 vs FY19 baseline. EY committed to review these targets against the latest criteria after five years (FY25). New strategy launched targets net zero by FY50.
sustainability_report p.60
Launched in early 2025, the new EY Global Environment Strategy includes a near-term target to halve emissions by FY30 and achieve net zero by FY50 (90% GHG emissions reduction) against an FY19 baseline. The UK firm is developing its own strategy expected to be ratified in FY26 Q2.
sustainability_report p.61
EY Deutschland set country-level reduction targets versus FY25 baseline by FY30: 100% reduction in electricity emissions, 75% in company vehicle emissions, 15% in business travel emissions, 40% in Scope 3 Cat 1 (purchased goods/services), and 25% reduction in total emissions. Underpinned by SBTi-validated decarbonization roadmap.
sustainability_report p.25
Financial emissions intensity (tCO2e per £m) fell in FY25 primarily due to a decrease in GHG emissions conversion factors for air travel within the UK Government Conversion Factors for Company Reporting (Year 2025) - 'Business travel - air' and 'WTT - business travel - air' categories.
sustainability_report p.64
In January 2021, EY Global committed to net-zero by 2025 (40% reduction vs FY19 + offsets). In 2025, EY Global set a new environmental strategy: net-zero by 2050 with a near-term target to halve absolute GHG emissions by FY30. The new strategy reflects 90% actual reduction instead of reduction+offsets combination. Validated by SBTi.
sustainability_report p.8
In 2025 EY Global adopted a new environmental strategy replacing the previous 2025 net-zero target with a 2050 net-zero goal and an interim target to halve absolute GHG emissions globally by FY30. The new strategy targets 90% actual emission reduction instead of the previous combination of reduction and offsetting, and was independently validated by SBTi. EY Deutschland set country-specific targets vs FY25 baseline: Scope 1 -4%, Scope 2 -60%, Scope 3 -23%, total -25% by FY30.
sustainability_report p.8
For the first time in FY25, EY Deutschland included Scope 3.1 (purchased goods and services) in its emissions inventory, adding 18,399 tCO2e. This is the primary driver of the YoY increase in total emissions.
sustainability_report p.27
EY Deutschland set country-specific reduction targets vs FY25 baseline: Scope 1 -4%, Scope 2 -60%, Scope 3 -23%, total emissions -25% by FY30. Includes electricity 100% reduction, fleet 75%, business travel 15%, Scope 3.1 purchased goods -40%.
sustainability_report p.9
FY25 Scope 3 air travel emissions of 38,036 tCO2e represent a 45% reduction vs FY19 baseline (69,286), exceeding the 36% target reduction set as part of EY's UK Net Zero Strategy.
sustainability_report p.60
The FY25 sustainability report received limited assurance from BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft per ISAE 3000 (Revised). First-time external assurance aligned with CSRD readiness.
sustainability_report p.81
EY Deutschland committed to procuring 100% of electricity via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) by FY27 to reduce Scope 2 emissions. Globally, EY is RE100 member since 2022 with renewable energy commitment by FY50.
sustainability_report p.26
In FY25 EY Deutschland for the first time included Scope 3 Category 1 'erworbene Waren und Dienstleistungen' (purchased goods and services) in its emissions inventory, adding 18,399 tCO2e. This explains the year-over-year increase in total Scope 3 emissions and is reflected in the new FY30 targets.
sustainability_report p.27
FY25 saw the launch of EY's new global 'All in' strategy with sustainability embedded as priority. Strategy and Transactions service line consolidated under EY Parthenon brand.
sustainability_report p.3
FY25 is the first year EY Deutschland reports voluntarily aligned with CSRD/ESRS standards, ahead of mandatory application expected from FY28. Switched from previous GRI-based framework. Comparability with prior sustainability reports is limited.
sustainability_report p.6
In FY25, EY consolidated the competencies of the Strategy and Transactions service line under the EY Parthenon brand.
sustainability_report p.8
The FY25 sustainability report received limited assurance from BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft under ISAE 3000 (Revised), representing a step toward formal CSRD assurance requirements.
sustainability_report p.81
Comparatives have been updated to reflect a change in the service line structure. The impact on the prior period is an increase in Assurance services fee income of £36m and a corresponding decrease of £36m in Consulting services.
sustainability_report p.29
Launched in early 2025, the new EY Global Environment Strategy includes a near-term target to halve emissions by FY30 and net zero by FY50 (90% GHG emissions reduction) against an FY19 baseline. UK firm developing aligned strategy expected for ratification in FY26 Q2.
sustainability_report p.61
The 2025 GHG emissions and energy data has been reviewed on a limited assurance basis by BDO LLP, in accordance with ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410. Specific data points marked with ** were subject to external assurance.
sustainability_report p.65
EY Global introduced a revised calculation methodology for Scope 3.7 (employee commuting), causing changes in reported figures. EY Deutschland applies this updated approach for global consistency.
sustainability_report p.71
The 2025 GHG emissions and energy data has been reviewed on a limited assurance basis by BDO LLP, in accordance with ISAE 3000 (Revised) and ISAE 3410. Specific data points marked ** including Scope 1 total, Scope 2 totals, and Scope 3 total are subject to external assurance.
sustainability_report p.65
2024· 11 events
The 2024 GHG emissions data was audited on a limited assurance basis by BDO LLP in accordance with ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410.
sustainability_report p.61
Cat. 7: Employee commuting was first quantified in FY24 (1,423 tCO2e); previously 'Not quantified' in FY20-FY23. This expands transparency of Scope 3 reporting.
sustainability_report p.59
During the period, the firm undertook a reorganisation involving the transfer of certain business units between the Taxation and Consulting service lines. Comparative FY23 fee income figures restated: +£165m Consulting, -£165m Tax. No impact on total fee income.
sustainability_report p.19
Until 2022, emissions were tracked on calendar year basis. Starting in FY24, EY Deutschland transitioned to fiscal year reporting (1 July - 30 June). The 2019 baseline (KJ19) remains a calendar year value.
sustainability_report p.27
EY committed to ensuring 75% of suppliers (by spend) set Science Based Targets by no later than FY25; on track per FY24 disclosure.
sustainability_report p.58
EY Global introduced a revised calculation methodology for Scope 3.7 employee commuting emissions, leading to changes in reported figures. EY Deutschland applies this updated approach to ensure global consistency.
sustainability_report p.71
Cat. 7 Employee commuting was 'Not quantified' for FY22 and FY23 but quantified at 1,423 tCO2e in FY24 and 2,576 tCO2e in FY25, expanding scope 3 inventory coverage.
sustainability_report p.63
Until 1 February 2024, no staff were directly employed by Ernst & Young LLP but the entity managed and controlled staff provided by its services company Ernst & Young Services Limited. From 1 February 2024, staff were directly employed by Ernst & Young LLP. Affects LLP-level FTE comparability.
sustainability_report p.52
EY committed to review SBTi targets against latest criteria after five years and is currently working on the next phase of the global science-based decarbonization plan. A refreshed environmental strategy was launching in early FY25.
sustainability_report p.55
Until 2022, EY recorded emissions in calendar years; this was switched to fiscal year (1 July - 30 June) basis in FY24. The 2019 baseline remains a calendar year while subsequent figures use fiscal year periods.
sustainability_report p.27
Cat. 7 Employee commuting was 'Not quantified' for FY21-FY23 but became quantified from FY24 onwards (1,423 tCO2e in FY24, 2,576 tCO2e in FY25). Expands scope of Scope 3 reporting.
sustainability_report p.63
2023· 9 events
EY targeting wider uptake of science-based targets by supporting suppliers in adopting their own SBTs by 2025. Firm reports being on track.
sustainability_report p.59
EY's global carbon ambition is to be net zero in 2025 and will achieve this by reducing absolute emissions by 40% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by FY25 (vs. FY19 baseline), consistent with a 1.5°C science-based target approved by SBTi.
sustainability_report p.58
EY Professional Services Limited acquired Whyaye Limited (May 2023, £24m) and Digital Detox Ventures Limited (July 2022, £4m), generating £20m goodwill in aggregate.
sustainability_report p.32
FY23 carbon intensity ratios (tCO2e per £m revenue and per m² floorspace) restated in FY24 disclosure.
sustainability_report p.60
Financial emissions intensity rose in FY23 due to a significant increase in business travel compared to the previous year, following a return to pre-pandemic operating conditions. Air travel emissions rose from 21,660 tCO2e (FY22) to 46,514 tCO2e (FY23).
sustainability_report p.62
Reduce air travel emissions by 36% by FY25 vs. FY19 baseline of 69,286 tCO2e. FY23 actual was 25,472 tCO2e (-63%).
sustainability_report p.58
A restatement was made to correct an error in the amount of intercompany revenue eliminated in the prior period. Impact: decrease fee income and expenses billed to client by £56m. No impact on net revenue.
sustainability_report p.19
In FY23 the firm acquired Whyaye Limited (UK ServiceNow consultancy, £24m) and Digital Detox Ventures Limited (UK digital engineering consultancy, £4m). Goodwill on acquisition was £20m.
sustainability_report p.32
GHG emissions data audited on a limited assurance basis by DNV Business Assurance USA Inc. following ISAE 3000 standard.
sustainability_report p.62
2022· 11 events
On 29 July 2022 (after period end), EY acquired 100% of Digital Detox Ventures Limited for initial consideration of £4m. Acquired entity had £4m revenue and 28 staff in the prior 12 months.
sustainability_report p.50
In September 2022, EY announced a decision to move forward with partner votes to separate into two organisations: an audit-focused firm and a separate Consulting/Strategy/Tax/managed services entity. Material future structural change to interpretation of period-over-period numbers.
sustainability_report p.3
EY Professional Services Limited acquired Lane 4 Group (£12m), Seaton Partners (£3m) and Peak EPM (£8m) during FY22. Acquisitions contributed £47m revenue (2021: £28m) and £19m fee income from acquired entities.
sustainability_report p.37
Since October 2021, EY's 10-year fixed price UK Virtual Power Purchase Agreement has delivered zero carbon electricity certification for all UK needs. In FY23, VPPA generated 14,407 MWh. Market-based Scope 2 dropped from 2,499 (2020) to 302 (2021) to 0 (2022, 2023).
sustainability_report p.59
Since October 2021, EY's 10-year fixed price UK Virtual Power Purchase Agreement has delivered zero carbon electricity certification. Scope 2 market-based emissions fell from 302 tCO2e (2021) to 0 tCO2e from FY22 onwards.
sustainability_report p.61
In FY22, EY consumed 100% certified renewable energy across its entire UK estate via OFGEM REGOs, UK PPA, renewable tariff electricity and certified renewable biogas, driving market-based Scope 2 to 0 tCO2e.
sustainability_report p.6
EY's global ambition is to be net zero by 2025, with a 40% absolute reduction in Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by FY25 vs FY19 baseline, validated by SBTi as 1.5°C aligned. UK LLP Net Zero Strategy includes 36% air travel emissions reduction by FY25 vs FY19.
sustainability_report p.6
In current FY firm revised methodology for identifying individual contract balances. Restated unbilled receivables increased by £161m (2022) and £116m (2021); payments on account increased by £77m (2022) and £45m (2021); amounts due to EY network entities increased by £84m (2022) and £71m (2021). No impact on income statement or net cash flows.
sustainability_report p.19
Since October 2021, EY's 10-year fixed price UK Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) has been delivering zero carbon electricity certification for all UK needs. In FY25 the VPPA generated 12,768 MWh of zero carbon power. This drove market-based scope 2 emissions to 0 from FY22 onwards (vs 302 tCO2e in FY21).
sustainability_report p.61
Scope 3 business travel emissions increased dramatically from 204 tCO2e in FY21 to 22,476 tCO2e in FY22 due to relaxing of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Financial emissions intensity rose from 6.38 to 11.69 tCO2e/£m revenue (location-based) but remains below FY20 levels.
sustainability_report p.6
FY22 includes 7,604 tCO2e of working-from-home incremental energy in Scope 3 (FY21: 11,994; FY20: not quantified). Inclusion of WFH expands the Scope 3 boundary versus pre-pandemic baseline.
sustainability_report p.5
2021· 9 events
Prior period people costs were restated to include £111m incurred from other EY network entities supporting the group, previously presented in other operating charges. No effect on profit; reclassification only.
sustainability_report p.31
FY21 financial period covers 52 weeks (4 July 2020 to 2 July 2021); comparative FY20 period covered 53 weeks (29 June 2019 to 3 July 2020). Affects period-over-period comparability.
sustainability_report p.2
In January 2021 EY announced a global science-based decarbonization target and commitment to net zero, reducing absolute emissions by 40% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by FY25 (vs FY19 baseline). EY committed to review against latest SBTi criteria after five years.
sustainability_report p.60
On 30 April 2021, EY Services Limited acquired Frank Hirth (UK) Limited (personal taxation services) for £15m consideration.
sustainability_report p.35
On 7 May 2021, EY Professional Services Limited acquired Pythagoras Communications Holdings Limited and subsidiaries (Microsoft consulting services) for £31m.
sustainability_report p.35
Pandemic-driven home working reduced electricity consumption and Scope 3 business travel emissions materially in FY21 vs FY20. Energy works at London Bridge also delivered structural reductions of 3.8m kWh.
sustainability_report p.6
The Energy and Carbon report only includes Scope 3 from employee-owned vehicle business travel; full Scope 3 (trains, flights, taxis, transport of goods) reported voluntarily on EY website but not in this filing.
sustainability_report p.7
Full emissions data set audited by Carbon Trust on a bi-annual basis. Last audit December 2020 achieved Carbon Management Performance score of 94%; next recertification scheduled December 2022.
sustainability_report p.6
In January 2021 EY announced a global science-based decarbonization target and commitment to net zero, reducing absolute emissions by 40% across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by FY25 (vs. FY19 baseline), validated by SBTi.
sustainability_report p.57
2020· 6 events
Major project at London Bridge office (largest UK energy user) including LED lighting, DALI controls, new HVAC BMS and FCU upgrades. Expected to deliver ~1.6m kWh/year savings at £6m capital cost.
sustainability_report p.6
The Group migrated to SAP, a new ERP system on 3 October 2019, replacing several legacy platforms. Considered a key audit matter.
sustainability_report p.13
COVID-19 pandemic affected operations; firm moved to full working from home. Reduced business travel likely affected emissions footprint. No redundancies or furlough.
sustainability_report p.3
Firm adopted IFRS 16 Leases for the first time using the modified retrospective approach. £367m right-of-use assets and £410m lease liabilities recognised on transition; prior year not restated.
sustainability_report p.28
On 18 February 2020, EY Services Limited acquired EY Incentives Limited (formerly Breakthrough Funding Limited) for £2m, providing tax consultancy services.
sustainability_report p.35
On 29 November 2019, EY Services Limited acquired AgilityWorks Limited (IT consulting) for £23m. Goodwill of £14m recognised.
sustainability_report p.35