SBTi-validated 1.5°C-aligned targets The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated BCG's targets as aligning with the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement: to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Targets include 92% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions per FTE by 2025 vs 2018, and 48.5% reduction in Scope 3 business travel emissions per FTE by 2025 vs 2018.
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CDP A List 2023 BCG achieved an A rating in CDP Climate Disclosure for the third consecutive year, putting BCG in the top 2% of companies rated by CDP.
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Alignment with UN SDGs across four WEF pillars BCG reports alignment with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals across Prosperity (SDGs 4, 8, 9), Planet (SDGs 7, 13, 15), People (SDGs 1, 5, 10), and Governance (SDGs 11, 12, 17). Carbon credit portfolio aligned with SDGs 1-17.
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Double materiality assessment (DMA) introduced BCG conducted a double materiality assessment in 2023 considering both impact materiality and financial materiality, aligning methodology with CSRD framework. Sustainable procurement, supplier diversity, waste, and safety/security reclassified from material to important under new thresholds.
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100% carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits by 2030 BCG committed to transitioning carbon credit portfolio to 100% CDR credits by 2030, and to purchase more than 100,000 tons of durable CDR by 2030 as part of First Movers Coalition commitment. CDR share reached 52% in 2023.
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Used DEFRA 2022 emission factors for 2023 air travel BCG calculated 2023 air travel emissions using DEFRA 2022 emissions factors (rather than 2023) because DEFRA 2023 factors rely on pandemic-impacted 2021 load factor data which inflated per-passenger carbon intensity. DEFRA 2022 factors based on 2019 pre-pandemic data better reflect 2023 travel patterns.
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Diversified removals portfolio scaling DAC, biochar, and nature-based In 2023, 52% of BCG's 425 KtCO2e retired carbon credits were carbon dioxide removals (up from 48% in 2022), targeting 100% CDR by 2030. Portfolio includes nature-based removals (afforestation, mangroves, soil carbon — 48%), biochar (3%, including partnerships with NetZero Biochar in Brazil and Exomad Green in Bolivia), and durable engineered DAC via 15-year partnership with Climeworks plus new deals with 1PointFive, CarbonCapture Inc., and NextGen (CarboCulture, Summit Carbon Solutions). Committed to purchase 100,000+ tons of durable removals by 2030 via First Movers Coalition. Uses Sylvera ratings (100% of rated projects ranked in top 25% quality).
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Primary: Office energy efficiency and sustainable office selection 45+ offices hold green building certifications (LEED Platinum, BREEAM, etc.). BCG partnered with a specialist sustainability firm to develop green office selection and fit-out standards. 2023 Paris office relocation to L1ve building exemplifies the approach: HQE Excellent, LEED Gold, WELL Gold certifications; avoided 394 metric tons CO2 by reusing 81+ tonnes of existing materials; rooftop solar and geothermal system. Natural gas use in offices reduced.
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PAS 2060 carbon neutral certification BCG achieved carbon neutrality in business operations for the period January 1 to December 31, 2023, in accordance with PAS 2060 requirements. Verified by EcoAct, covering full reported Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventory.
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EcoVadis Platinum rating BCG achieved a platinum rating in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing it in the top 1% of assessed companies (upgraded from gold in 2022).
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