Accelerating BCG's Climate Journey
Four years into our net zero journey, we’re making great progress. In this article, we highlight our progress so far, key challenges we've addressed, and the next steps in our climate program.
BCG’s Net Zero Strategy
BCG has a bold climate transition plan. We have set an SBTi-validated target to reach net zero greenhouse-gas emissions across the value chain by 2050, including near-term targets to rapidly reduce our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. We believe those that can move faster should do so—which is why we have also committed to neutralize 100% of our emissions through high-quality carbon removal credits by 2030 and to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than we emit beyond 2030.
While our single greatest climate impact will come through our net zero consulting—supporting clients as they navigate the net zero transition and helping them thrive in a low-carbon economy—we also want to lead by example by reducing the negative climate impact of our own operations and value chain.
A Three-Step Net Zero Strategy
BCG’s Net Zero News & Insights
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Accelerating BCG's Climate Journey
Four years into our net zero journey, we highlight our progress so far, key challenges we've addressed, and the next steps in our climate program. -
BCG Builds Partnership with Twelve to Support Innovation in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
BCG has partnered with Twelve to purchase sustainable aviation fuel certificates. This will reduce 4,000 metric tons of CO2 between 2026 and 2029 with Power-to-Liquid technology. -
BCG Steps Up Investment into Sustainable Aviation Fuels with World Energy
In BCG’s largest SAF certificate purchase to date, the 5-Year contract is projected to deliver emissions reductions of 100,000 metric tons of CO2. -
BCG Enters 40,000-Ton Carbon Removal Credit Agreement with CarbonCapture
This represents the second-largest publicly announced global direct air capture offtake deal by volume and the largest in the professional services industry globally. -
BCG Appoints a New Chief Sustainability Officer
BCG has named David Webb its chief sustainability officer. In this role, David will work closely with our CEO, Christoph Schweizer, to deliver on the firm’s net zero commitment. -
BCG on CDP Climate A List for the third year in a row
The CDP Climate ‘A List’ recognizes companies for their actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and advance the low-carbon economy. -
BCG Commits to Remove 100,000 Tonnes of Carbon by 2030
BCG expands commitment to First Movers Coalition with pledge to remove at Least 100,000 tonnes of carbon by 2030 as part of the firm’s Net Zero commitment. -
BCG Joins NextGen Facility to Purchase Technological Carbon Removals from 2022
The NextGen CDR Facility brings together climate leaders from across industries and geographies to scale up high-quality carbon removals today. -
BCG’s Net Zero Pledge, One Year Later
Twelve months after announcing our net zero strategy, we outline the climate actions we’ve taken so far, the lessons we’ve learned—and a new target aimed at cutting our emissions intensity in half by 2025. -
BCG Joins Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to Invest in Latest Climate Technology
BCG partners with leading businesses in a groundbreaking program focused on driving the transition to clean energy. -
BCG Launches SAF Partnership with SkyNRG
BCG has announced an eight-year partnership with SkyNRG, pioneer and global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), to purchase SAF for its business travel flights. -
BCG Signs Direct Air Capture Partnership with Climeworks
The ten-agreement is the first of several alliances in direct air capture and advanced decarbonization technology that BCG expects to make. -
BCG Becomes a Founding Member of the First Movers Coalition
BCG has confirmed its participation in this joint effort by the World Economic Forum and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to drive demand for zero emissions across the value chain of hard-to-abate sectors.
BCG’s Net Zero Partnerships
We are committed to supporting efforts at increasing the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonizing air travel. Click below to learn more about our partnerships with these organizations.
We work with a network of innovative partners to build progress toward our net zero climate impact goal. Click below to learn more about our partnerships with these organizations.
BCG’s Climate Action Recognition
BCG’s net zero transition efforts have so far led to the following recognition.
Climate action is one of our most urgent challenges. As we partner with our clients to help them realize their net zero strategies and navigate the low-carbon transition, we must also continue to change the way we operate as a firm. Our net zero commitments and the climate investments we are making are evidence of the impact we are determined to have.
Working with Our Clients to Accelerate Global Progress to Net Zero
Our greatest opportunity to tackle the climate crisis comes from collaborating with our clients. The BCG Center for Climate & Sustainability partners with businesses and governments to help them transform commitments into action. Together, we can build a low-carbon environment and a more sustainable world, driving technological and economic transformations to realize sustainable competitive advantage.
Learn more about our climate and sustainability work
CO2 AI
Part of our partner ecosystem, CO2 AI enables organizations to measure, simulate, reduce, and track their environmental footprint at scale—and to collaborate across the supply chain.
Learn more about decarbonizing your company and supply chain
BCG commits to comply with California’s Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act (AB 1305). Claims linked to BCG’s net zero program, including carbon neutral company certification, are verified for accuracy by an independent third-party as outlined in the latest sustainability report. BCG purchases voluntary carbon offsets sold within California, and discloses the pertaining entity, project, carbon offset, protocol, and verification information here. For detailed information about BCG’s net zero strategy including interim progress, please refer to pages 58-59 of our latest sustainability report. Additional information can be found in the About section of our website and our latest net zero anniversary article.