Metrics

What numbers consultants lead with.

Every slide that foregrounds a metric — 7,750 in total — classified into families by what's being measured. Drill in to see who uses each family, where in the narrative, and the real examples.

39 examples

90%
Carbon emissions reduction
Capgemini · 2025 · establish_context
We help our clients become more sustainable enterprises...
“The final 10% of residual emissions will be neutralized through high-quality carbon removal solutions to bring us to 'net zero'.”
55%
GHG emissions contribution
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
SEA has a critical role to play in global climate action and decarbonization
3,422
GHG emissions
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
Scope: Our assessment covers 10 SEA countries, ~100 corporates across 3 major emission sectors
“~90% of emissions”
98%
CEOs agreeing sustainability is their responsibility
Accenture · 2023 · establish_context
Sustainability has emerged as the core of resilience
“CEOs are stepping up as advocates for sustainability”
443
GHG emissions (MT)
BCG · 2023 · establish_context
Canada plans dramatic cuts in GHG emissions - spanning every sector
“TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE”
660
Hydrogen demand (million tons)
McKinsey · 2022 · establish_context
Hydrogen has a central role in helping the world reach net-zero emissions by 2050
“To reach net-zero emissions, the world needs more than 660 million tons (MT) of hydrogen.”
400
million tons per annum
McKinsey · 2022 · establish_context
Global trade of clean hydrogen will deepen, evolve, and expand from now to 2050
“Global trade of clean hydrogen will deepen, evolve, and expand from now to 2050.”
55%
EU GHG reduction target by 2030
Accenture · 2022 · establish_context
EU regulations are updated at a record speed with increased ambitions to drive transformation towards circular economy
“Fast Development - New legislation enter into force within a year following proposal phase; Expanding scope - Regulations cover the entire value chain (incl. ma…”
12%
energy consumption
Bain · 2021 · establish_context
Huge potential for SEA to leverage global data and digital innovations to accelerate the Net Zero journey
“As data/digital penetration grows, sustainable management of DCs will be critical.”
2.4°
Global GHG emissions
OliverWyman · 2021 · establish_context
WITH CURRENT NDCS FOLLOWING PARIS AGREEMENT: TEMPERATURE WOULD INCREASE BY 2.4° BY 2050 ABOVE 1.5°C LIMITS
70%
CO2 emissions coverage
OliverWyman · 2021 · establish_context
STRONG MOMENTUM SINCE 2018 TO LIMIT GLOBAL WARMING
79%
CEOs who said the pandemic highlighted the need to transition to more sustainable business models
Accenture · 2021 · establish_context
Decoding Sustainability DNA to deliver value and impact for all stakeholders
“Of 1,122 CEOs surveyed by the UN Global Compact in 2021, 79% said the pandemic has highlighted the need to transition to more sustainable business models.”
414 ppm
CO2 concentration (ppm)
BCG · 2020 · establish_context
Highest CO2 concentration in a million years
“Yesterday: 414 ppm”
410 ppm
CO2 concentration (ppm)
BCG · 2020 · establish_context
1.5-2°C range is getting close
-100%
Emission reduction percentage
BCG · 2020 · establish_context
Major countries need to reach zero by 2050
“Figures show needed percentage emission reductions by 2050 (vs. 2017). Ranges: For 2°C to 1.5°C warming.”
<15%
Global Emissions
BCG · 2020 · establish_context
Few countries have a net zero ambition
~0
CO2 emissions
McKinsey · 2020 · establish_context
1.1/ Blue and Green hydrogen are two low-carbon production methods of H2 with the highest future potential
68%
global renewable energy demand
Kearney · 2020 · establish_context
Bioenergy, or biomass-to-energy, remains the main contributor to the renewable energy mix (1/2)
“Biomass has played a predominant role in the energy mix and provides multiple decarbonization solutions.”
15% to 30%
Energy demand coverage
Kearney · 2020 · establish_context
In 2060, the overall sustainable potential of bioenergy could cover 15% to 30% of total energy demand
“Agricultural residues and energy crops are expected to be the two major sources of sustainable biomass”
1,114
Energy demand (PJ)
McKinsey · 2017 · establish_context
In 2014 the energy system is largely dependent on fossil fuels
411 TWh
Electricity demand (TWh)
McKinsey · 2012 · establish_context
Underlying U.K. electricity demand is projected to be ~411 TWh in 2030, excluding the impact of current or future policy
2030
Net-zero carbon emissions
KPMG · 2024 · establish_context
“Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030”
41/100
Green Economy Index Score
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
“Government commitments under NDC aim for 32% emissions reduction compared to 2030's BAU.”
32%
Emissions reduction
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
43/100
Green Economy Index Score
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
“Government commitments NDC aim for 45% emissions reduction vs. 2005.”
45%
Emissions reduction target
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
39/100
Green Economy Index Score
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
“57% increase in private green investment in 2023 compared to 2022, due to increase in domestic investments in infrastructure.”
S$45/tCO2e
Carbon tax
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
“Increase from S$5/tCO2e to S$25/tCO2e in 2024, and increase to S$45/tCO2e between 2026 and 2027”
39/100
Green Economy Index Score
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
“Upward trajectory in 2024 Green Index Score, driven by national roadmaps under energy sector.”
38/100
Green Economy Index Score
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
“Upward trajectory in 2024 Green Index Score, driven by release of new national roadmap, increase in renewable energy and decrease in tree loss.”
16%
Emissions reduction target
Bain · 2024 · establish_context
nearly two-thirds
Scope 3 emissions from Tier 2+ suppliers
Accenture · 2023 · establish_context
“the vast majority of companies have made little progress to date in dealing with Scope 3 emissions because they just don't know where to find them”
100%
Renewable energy sourcing percentage
KPMG · 2023 · establish_context
“The challenge now is to support the remainder of our member firms in sourcing renewable energy to achieve our 2030 goal.”
85%
Consumers shifted towards sustainable consumption in past five years
Accenture · 2023 · establish_context
“All carriers face growing constraints to reduce energy consumption, reduce pollution and congestion and to provide reports on carbon emissions”
50%
GHG emissions
McKinsey · 2022 · establish_context
“Energy end use contributes to ~50% of GHG emissions, vs ~20% from energy supply and ~30% from non-energy-related emissions”
73%
executives prioritizing truly sustainable and responsible business
Accenture · 2021 · establish_context
“Crucially, our analysis shows organizations with stronger Sustainability DNA tend to deliver higher financial value and greater environmental and societal impac…”
17%
greenhouse gas emissions reduction
McKinsey · 2020 · establish_context
“AI applications could lead to an around 17 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.”
149 Mton
CO2 emissions
McKinsey · 2017 · establish_context
31,734 Mt
Global CO2 emissions from energy
Accenture · 2016 · establish_context
“Utilities are under pressure to decarbonize and decentralize. How can digital technologies help the energy industry respond to these shifts?”