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Accenture — in detail

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Data by year· every metric + key events per year

Each year shows the firm's reported metrics on the left and the most material events on the right. Up to 10 events per year; the full event log is one click further.

2025

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	19,327
Scope 2 (market-based)	3,711
Scope 3	688,393
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	302,715
Cat 2 · Capital goods	36,729
Cat 3 · Fuel + energy	28,377
Cat 6 · Business travel	244,987
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	75,585
Gross carbon footprint	711,431
Offsets retired	(711,431)
of which durable removals	(711,431)
Net carbon footprint	0

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	340.7M
Fuel (stationary + mobile)	20.1M
Total energy	360.8M
Renewable energy	(340.7M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	20.1M
Renewable electricity %	100%

Nature

water consumption m3

1.5Mm³

Social

community investment amount	152.9MUSD
training hours per employee	60hours
supply chain audited pctⓘ	90%

Governance

audit assurance climate levelⓘ	1level
esg linked executive pay yn	0yn

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	779,000people
Revenue	69.7B
Cost of revenue	(47.4B)
Gross profit	22.2B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(12B)
Operating income	10.2B
Net income	7.7B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	4.3B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	2.8B
Total assets	65.4B
Total debt	5.1B
Cash & equivalents	11.5B
Minority interest	1B

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	162.5B
Shares outstanding	624.9M

Events 2025· 58

SBTi-approved net-zero targets: 90% absolute reductions by 2040

Accenture has SBTi-approved net-zero targets aligned with Corporate Net-Zero Standard: near-term FY2030 targets of 80% reduction in Scope 1&2 and 55% reduction in Scope 3 per unit of revenue from FY2019 base year; long-term FY2040 targets of 90% absolute Scope 1&2 reduction and 90% absolute Scope 3 reduction from FY2019 base year.

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Achieved 2025 carbon removal goal via nature-based credit retirement

In FY2025, Accenture applied 711,431 tCO2e of nature-based carbon removal credits (from afforestation project in Uruguay) to address remaining emissions after reductions across Scope 1, 2 and 3, resulting in zero net residual emissions for FY2025. Net residual emissions reported as — (nil) for FY2025 vs 654,819 in FY2024 and 542,195 in FY2023.

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Achieved 2025 carbon removal goal via nature-based credits

In fiscal 2025, Accenture applied 711,431 tCO2e of carbon removal credits (VCS + CCB certified afforestation project in Uruguay) against remaining emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 to achieve the 2025 carbon removal goal. This is offsetting/removal accounting rather than emissions reduction.

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Market unit reorganization: Latin America moved to North America

During Q1 FY25, Latin America market unit moved from Growth Markets to North America. North America became the Americas market and Growth Markets became the Asia Pacific market. Prior period amounts reclassified.

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FY19 baseline recalculated for inorganic growth

Previously reported fiscal 2019 emissions have been recalculated to reflect cumulative inorganic growth since the previously reported inorganic growth adjustment in 2022. FY19 base year Scope 1+2 now 258,386 tCO2e.

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Limited assurance maintained on environmental metrics

Select environmental metrics including Accenture's carbon emissions for fiscal 2025 subject to limited assurance by an independent third-party accountant.

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FY2019 baseline recalculated for inorganic growth

Previously reported fiscal 2019 emissions have been recalculated to reflect cumulative inorganic growth since previously reported inorganic growth adjustment in 2022. New FY19 baseline: Scope 1&2 = 258,386 tCO2e.

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$1.5B invested across 23 strategic acquisitions in FY25

In FY25 Accenture invested approximately $1.5 billion across 23 strategic acquisitions to scale business in high-growth areas, add capabilities and deepen industry expertise. FY25 financial data excludes recent acquisitions.

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SBTi-approved net-zero targets: FY2030 near-term and FY2040 long-term

SBTi-approved targets: 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1&2 emissions and 55% reduction in Scope 3 per unit of revenue by FY2030 from FY2019 base year; 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1&2 and 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 by FY2040.

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Achieved 2025 carbon removal goal via nature-based removals

In fiscal 2025, Accenture achieved its 2025 carbon removal goal through the use of credits from nature-based carbon removal projects, applied to remaining emissions after reductions across Scope 1, 2 and 3.

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2024

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	22,395
Scope 2 (market-based)	3,584
Scope 3	628,840
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	250,369
Cat 2 · Capital goods	32,707
Cat 3 · Fuel + energy	30,018
Cat 6 · Business travel	240,963
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	74,783
Gross carbon footprint	654,819
Net carbon footprint	654,819

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	328.3M
Fuel (stationary + mobile)	17.6M
Total energy	345.9M
Renewable energy	(328.3M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	17.6M
Renewable electricity %	100%

Nature

water consumption m3

1.5Mm³

Social

community investment amount

150MUSD

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	774,000people
Revenue	64.9B
Cost of revenue	(43.7B)
Gross profit	21.2B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(11.6B)
Operating income	9.6B
Net income	7.3B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	4.3B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	2.6B
Total assets	55.9B
Total debt	1B
Cash & equivalents	5B
Minority interest	879.6M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	214.7B
Shares outstanding	627.9M

Events 2024· 16

Renamed 2025 net-zero goal to '2025 carbon removal goal'

In 2020, Accenture established a 2025 carbon removal goal—previously referred to as our 2025 net-zero goal. Plan to begin applying carbon removal credits in fiscal 2025.

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Employee commuting emissions increased significantly

Scope 3 employee commuting emissions rose from 42,653 tCO2e in FY23 to 74,783 tCO2e in FY24 (+75%), and business travel rose from 195,246 to 240,963 tCO2e, contributing to substantial Scope 3 increases as business activity grew.

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Limited assurance over carbon emissions and I&D metrics

Select sustainability metrics, including Accenture's carbon emissions for fiscal 2024 and gender equality and race and ethnicity data as of December 1, 2024, were subject to limited assurance by an independent third-party accountant.

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100% renewable electricity maintained

In 2023, Accenture achieved its goal of 100% renewable electricity in its facilities and maintained this in fiscal 2024.

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New SBTi-approved net-zero targets set (FY2030 near-term, FY2040 long-term)

During fiscal 2024, Accenture received SBTi approval for net-zero GHG emissions targets aligned with SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard, including new 2030 near-term targets (80% reduction of absolute Scope 1&2 from FY19 base year; 55% reduction of Scope 3 per unit revenue) and 2040 long-term targets (90% reduction of absolute Scope 1&2; 90% reduction of absolute Scope 3).

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2025 net-zero goal renamed to 2025 carbon removal goal

In 2020, Accenture established a 2025 carbon removal goal—previously referred to as our 2025 net-zero goal. Plan to begin applying carbon removal credits in fiscal 2025.

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Significant increase in employee commuting emissions

Scope 3 employee commuting emissions rose from 42,653 tCO2e in FY23 to 74,783 tCO2e in FY24 (75% increase), likely due to return-to-office trends and methodology refinements.

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$6.6 billion deployed across 46 strategic acquisitions in FY24

In fiscal 2024, Accenture invested $6.6 billion across 46 strategic acquisitions to scale business in high-growth areas, add skills/capabilities and deepen industry/functional expertise.

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Geographic market reporting reorganized — EMEA created

During Q1 FY24, Accenture revised reporting of geographic markets, moving Middle East and Africa market units from Growth Markets to Europe, creating EMEA. Prior periods reclassified.

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Limited assurance on FY24 carbon emissions and I&D data

Select sustainability metrics, including Accenture's carbon emissions for fiscal 2024 and gender equality and race/ethnicity data, were subject to limited assurance by an independent third-party accountant.

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2023

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Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	22,038
Scope 2 (market-based)	4,786
Scope 3	515,371
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	218,240
Cat 2 · Capital goods	31,068
Cat 3 · Fuel + energy	28,164
Cat 6 · Business travel	195,246
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	42,653
Gross carbon footprint	542,195
Net carbon footprint	542,195

Energy (kWh)

Electricity	336.7M
Fuel (stationary + mobile)	24.3M
Total energy	361M
Renewable energy	(336.7M)
Non-renewable / hydrocarbon	24.3M
Renewable electricity %	100%

Nature

water consumption m3

1.4Mm³

Social

community investment amount

150.1MUSD

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	733,000people
Revenue	64.1B
Cost of revenue	(43.4B)
Gross profit	20.7B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(11.9B)
Operating income	8.8B
Net income	6.9B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	4.2B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	3B
Total assets	51.2B
Total debt	147.9M
Cash & equivalents	9B
Minority interest	765.8M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	204.2B
Shares outstanding	630.6M

Events 2023· 15

Capital Goods separately reported in Scope 3

In fiscal 2023, changed presentation for Scope 3 emissions to separately report emissions from Capital Goods, which were previously included in Purchased Goods & Services. Prior periods revised.

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New near-term SBTi-validated 2030 target approved

In October 2023, Accenture received approval from SBTi for a new near-term science-based target aligned to 2030: reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions 80% from FY2019 base year, and reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions per unit of revenue 55% from FY2019 base year. Plans to begin reporting against this target next year.

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Met 2025 science-based target early

Achieved 57% reduction in total emissions from 2016 baseline (target was 11%); Scope 1 & 2 reduced 91% (target 65%); intensity reduced 77% (target 40%). Met 100% renewable electricity goal across offices.

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Limited assurance on Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions

Scope 1, 2 (location and market-based) and Scope 3 (PG&S, Capital Goods, FERA, Business Travel, Employee Commuting) all received limited assurance under AICPA AT-C 105/210 standards for FY2023.

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FY2019 Scope 3 baseline recalculated

Base year (FY2019) Scope 3 emissions were recalculated to reflect the FY2023 methodology changes (addition of FERA, separation of Capital Goods, well-to-tank inclusions). 5% significance threshold applied.

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Added FERA and well-to-tank emissions to Scope 3

In fiscal 2023, elected to present Fuel and Energy-related activities (FERA) as part of reported carbon emissions and enhanced methodology for calculating Scope 3 emissions to include well-to-tank emissions for personal car travel and taxi under Business Travel and Employee Commuting. Prior periods revised.

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Near-term SBTi target approved (Oct 2023)

Accenture received SBTi approval for near-term targets: 80% reduction of absolute Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by FY2030 from FY2019 baseline; 55% reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions per unit of revenue by FY2030.

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Significant increase in employee commuting emissions FY23→FY24

Employee commuting emissions rose substantially from 42,653 tCO2e (FY23) to 74,783 tCO2e (FY24), suggesting changed methodology or scope (e.g., return to office).

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SBTi 2030 near-term emissions reduction target approved

Near-term SBTi target set on 04/10/2023: 80% reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and 55% reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions per unit of revenue by FY2030 from FY2019 base year.

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$2.5B deployed across 25 acquisitions in FY2023

In fiscal 2023, deployed $2.5 billion across 25 strategic acquisitions including Green Domus (sustainability consultancy in Brazil) to scale business in high-growth areas.

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2022

Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	17,804
Scope 2 (market-based)	8,356
Scope 3	374,297
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	180,314
Cat 6 · Business travel	132,533
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	29,492
Gross carbon footprint	400,457
Net carbon footprint	400,457

Energy (kWh)

Renewable energy %

97%

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	721,000people
Revenue	61.6B
Cost of revenue	(41.9B)
Gross profit	19.7B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(10.3B)
Operating income	9.4B
Net income	6.9B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	4.7B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	3.2B
Total assets	47.3B
Total debt	55.1M
Cash & equivalents	7.9B
Minority interest	641M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	182.5B
Shares outstanding	632.8M

Events 2022· 4

Hotel emissions methodology changed to hotel-nights basis

In fiscal 2022, hotel emissions (within Other Business Travel) recalculated based on hotel nights occupied vs. spend-based approach. Prior periods not restated.

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Internal carbon price of $30/tCO2e on travel rolled out globally

Accenture implemented an internal carbon price of $30/tCO2e on air travel, hotel stays, and ground travel (excl. rail). Initially piloted in ASG, Nordic, UK/Ireland; now global as of FY2022. Funds support electric cars, smart meters, sustainable office fit-outs.

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New 2030 SBTi target submitted (pending approval)

Accenture submitted a new science-based target aligned to 2030 with base year 2019 to SBTi, pending approval. This extends the existing 2025 near-term target.

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Purchased Goods & Services methodology changed from spend-based to hybrid

In fiscal 2022, Accenture revised methodology for calculating upstream emissions from Purchased Goods & Services from spend-based to hybrid approach using supplier-specific emissions data and industry averages. Fiscal 2019, 2020, 2021 restated; 2016 baseline not restated as data unavailable.

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2021

Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	9,250
Scope 2 (market-based)	70,659
Scope 3	297,067
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	154,667
Cat 6 · Business travel	55,657
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	18,651
Gross carbon footprint	376,976
Net carbon footprint	376,976

Energy (kWh)

Renewable energy %

53%

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	624,000people
Revenue	50.5B
Cost of revenue	(34.2B)
Gross profit	16.4B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(8.7B)
Operating income	7.6B
Net income	5.9B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	4.8B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	3.2B
Total assets	43.2B
Total debt	65.6M
Cash & equivalents	8.2B
Minority interest	567.7M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	213.6B
Shares outstanding	634.7M

2020

Climate · carbon footprint (tCO2e)

Scope 1	—
Scope 2 (market-based)	—
Cat 1 · Purchased goods	208,711
Cat 6 · Business travel	339,459
Cat 7 · Employee commuting	27,740
Gross carbon footprint	—
Net carbon footprint	—

P&L highlights (USD)

Headcount (FTE)	506,000people
Revenue	44.3B
Cost of revenue	(30.4B)
Gross profit	14B
Operating expenses (S&M + G&A)	(7.5B)
Operating income	6.5B
Net income	5.1B

Balance sheet highlights (USD)

Property, plant & equipment	4.7B
Right-of-use (leased) assets	0
Total assets	37.1B
Total debt	61.9M
Cash & equivalents	8.4B
Minority interest	498.6M

Market & shares

Market cap (FY-end)	152.7B
Shares outstanding	636.3M