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.

80 examples

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6-7 megatons
CO2 emissions reduction
Capgemini · 2025 · illustrate_case
Together towards net zero
“Capgemini is contributing a reduction of one megaton to support an ambitious goal set by Eneco, an international energy company committed to accelerating the en…”
34 Mt
Hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2025 · size_opportunity
Three segments comprise 34 Mt p.a. of total potential 2030 hydrogen demand in the EU, US and East Asia
“Three segments comprise 34 Mt p.a. of total potential 2030 hydrogen demand in the EU, US and East Asia.”
34
Hydrogen demand (Mt p.a.)
McKinsey · 2025 · size_opportunity
The EU, US, Japan and Korea account for ~30% of 2030 global demand but could drive most clean uptake due to policy momentum
“The EU, US, Japan and Korea are expected to account for 34 Mt p.a. of the global 122 Mt p.a. of hydrogen demand across all pathways, up from a baseline of ~27 M…”
34 Mt
2030 hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2025 · size_opportunity
Of the ~34 Mt p.a. of potential 2030 clean hydrogen demand, 8 Mt p.a. could carry a positive business case, 13-26 Mt p.a. requires unlocks
“Of the ~34 Mt p.a. of potential 2030 clean hydrogen demand, 8 Mt p.a. could carry a positive business case, 13-26 Mt p.a. requires unlocks.”
8
Mt p.a. clean hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2025 · size_opportunity
Seizing Low-Hanging Fruit: About 8 Mt p.a. of 2030 clean demand with a positive business case driven by REDIII quotas in the EU and clean power policies in East Asia
“Unlocking demand in this segment requires effective implementation of existing polices (e.g., REDIII, IRA) to decarbonize existing end uses and allow initial up…”
13
Mt p.a. of clean hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2025 · decompose_segments
Bridging the Gap: Up to ~13 Mt p.a. of clean hydrogen demand could be unlocked by 2030 with the scale-up of enabling infrastructure, the majority in US refining and ammonia
“13 Mt p.a. of demand within 0.5 USD/kg H2 of cost parity vs. conventional alternatives could be unlocked by 2030 but requires incremental cost and infrastructur…”
13
Mt p.a. of hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2025 · size_opportunity
3. High Stakes, High Rewards: An additional ~13 Mt p.a. of hydrogen and derivative demand has few clean alternatives but significant economic or infrastructure hurdles could limit adoption by 2030
“Unlocking the remaining 13 Mt p.a. of hydrogen demand would require significant cost and infrastructure interventions, with some sub-segments inhibited by as mu…”
13 Mt
Hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2025 · frame_problem
~13 Mt p.a. of demand requires further cost and infrastructure unlocks to make clean H₂ demand viable
“~13 Mt p.a. of demand requires further cost and infrastructure unlocks to make clean H₂ demand viable.”
13 Mt
Hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2025 · recommend
~13 Mt p.a. of demand is likely not viable by 2030, but requires action in the short term to unlock by 2040
21,568
Change in commercial electricity consumption
BCG · 2025 · analyze_data
The increasing number of data centers being built in the US is driving the country’s growing demand for gas-based power
“Texas and Virginia have faced the sharpest increase in demand for gas-based electricity”
24.8
Energy consumption
BCG · 2024 · benchmark_peers
On the fixed side, TeBIT participants had similar levels of energy consumption
124.0
Energy consumption
BCG · 2024 · analyze_data
But on the mobile side, we saw a broad spread across telcos
“The choices telcos make as they grow and modernize their business—which technologies to use and retire, for instance—have an impact on energy use and efforts to…”
33.7
Energy consumption
BCG · 2024 · analyze_data
For data centers, we saw a broad spread in energy consumption
“Adjusting for the size of each telco's ICT services business, energy consumption was relatively similar across participants.”
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”
55
Green Economy Index Score
Bain · 2024 · benchmark_peers
2024 SEA Green Economy Index: ASEAN countries have made varying degrees of progress over the last 12 months; Singapore and Vietnam leading the way with the most progress
100 MtCO2e
emissions reduction
Bain · 2024 · present_framework
While long-term impact is critical, SEA should prioritize investment today that can deliver meaningful near-term impact and immediate emissions reductions
100
decarbonization ideas
Bain · 2024 · frame_problem
We assessed ~100 decarbonization investable ideas for SEA by abatement impact and deployability
81
Global emissions coverage
Bain · 2024 · cite_precedent
Carbon pricing: Global experience offers a roadmap for SEA to draw upon
443
GHG emissions (MT)
BCG · 2023 · establish_context
Canada plans dramatic cuts in GHG emissions - spanning every sector
“TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE”
536
Hydrogen demand (Mt)
McKinsey · 2022 · size_opportunity
Transport and new industrial uses could drive two-thirds of hydrogen demand growth to 2035
“In the Further Acceleration scenario, before 2035, 29 Mt (30%) of hydrogen demand growth is projected to come from new industrial uses such as iron and steel, d…”
400 Mt
Sustainable fuel demand (Mt)
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
New advanced feedstocks will likely be necessary to meet the growing demand for sustainable fuels
“Since the availability of waste oil feedstocks is highly constrained, the global supply cap (30 Mt) is projected to be reached in the late 2020s, unless purpose…”
1.5°
Global net energy-related CO2 emissions
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
Global emissions remain far from a 1.5° pathway, even if all countries deliver on their current commitments
“However, emissions across all scenarios remain far from the requirements for the 1.5° Pathway.”
2025
Carbon neutrality target
Capgemini · 2022 · frame_problem
WE ARE FOCUSED ON HELPING OUR CLIENTS BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES...
“Become carbon neutral by 2025 and be a net zero business well ahead of 2050”
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.”
660
Hydrogen demand (MTPA)
McKinsey · 2022 · size_opportunity
China, India, Japan, South Korea, Europe, and North America will account for 75 percent of global hydrogen demand, with China emerging as the largest consumer in the years to come
“China, India, Japan, South Korea, Europe, and North America will account for 75 percent of global hydrogen demand, with China emerging as the largest consumer i…”
864
million tons per annum
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
There is a mismatch between the best locations for hydrogen production and demand centers
“There is a mismatch between the best locations for hydrogen production and demand centers.”
400 MT
Hydrogen transport volume
McKinsey · 2022 · transition
Efficient decarbonization trade implications
“400 MT of clean global long-distance hydrogen and derivative transport expected by 2050”
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.”
205
million tons per annum
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
2050 will likely see an increased amount of specialization in production regions as well as reorientation of trade and transport routes related to competitiveness
“Pipeline transportation will be the largest long-distance carrier, with major flows within China and North America as well as to Europe.”
40
Million tons hydrogen per annum
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
Under different scenarios, some key trade routes are more robust than others
“Green steel and methanol trade routes prove the most robust across scenarios.”
11,577
GWh
McKinsey · 2022 · size_opportunity
Li-ion battery cell demand growth driven overwhelmingly by the transition to EVs in the mobility sector
“Growth from 2020 – 30 expected to be strong at 32% p.a. CAGR, underpinned by massive growth in mobility (breakdown follows) as well as growth in energy storage …”
183
Total GHG emissions
McKinsey · 2022 · analyze_data
Decarbonizing our own operations
“In 2021, our total GHG emissions decreased by 75 percent from 2019 due to our continued remote work model and the associated reduction in internal and client-re…”
2/3
Importance of sustainability
McKinsey · 2021 · analyze_data
For ~2/3 of consumers sustainability is important in fresh food categories
“~2/3 of consumers find sustainability important or very important in fruit, vegetables, meat & fish”
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
43
Gt CO2
OliverWyman · 2021 · frame_problem
43 GT CO2 NEED TO BE REDUCED BY 2050
“All actions are necessary to make it happen: from behavior change to immediate compensation.”
15.7
Tons CO2e
OliverWyman · 2021 · illustrate_case
OFFER RELIABLE CARBON COMPENSATION OPTIONS / INCENTIVES
“A lower-carbon trip doesn't have to equal a compromise on the customers' travel experience. Short-haul travel can be a "good" alternative to long-haul, not a "b…”
10
Sustainability DNA enablers
Accenture · 2021 · present_framework
It's all in your Sustainability DNA
“Sustainability DNA is underpinned by 10 enablers that drive human connections, collective intelligence and accountability at all levels.”
10
Sustainability DNA enablers
Accenture · 2021 · present_framework
Shaping change through Sustainability DNA
“Sustainability DNA comprises 21 practices, categorized into 10 enablers, that drive human connections, collective intelligence and accountability at all levels.”
52
Average Sustainability DNA score (out of 100)
Accenture · 2021 · diagnose
Most companies need to strengthen their Sustainability DNA
“Leadership teams appear to be better at understanding stakeholder perspectives than at using these insights to build stakeholder-centric decision-making mechani…”
-7.6
MMb/d
McKinsey · 2021 · analyze_data
Liquid demand is likely to recover to 2019 levels by late 2021 or early 2022.
38
MMb/d
McKinsey · 2021 · size_opportunity
By 2040, exploration and production companies need to add 38 MMb/d of new crude production from unsanctioned projects.
“By 2040, exploration and production companies need to add 38 MMb/d of new crude production from unsanctioned projects.”
38 MMb/d
MMb/d
McKinsey · 2021 · analyze_data
New projects will be needed under an accelerated-energy-transition case, but a 1.5°C pathway will force shut-ins.
“New projects will be needed under an accelerated-energy-transition case, but a 1.5°C pathway will force shut-ins.”
21
Sustainability ranking
McKinsey · 2020 · benchmark_peers
The DF9 are frontrunners on sustainability
“21 DF9 companies within global top 100 – being almost 4x the fair share of 6%”
50 Gt
Gt CO2e
BCG · 2020 · frame_problem
Humans cause ~50 Gt emissions per year
50 Gt/a
Global emissions (Gt/a CO2e)
BCG · 2020 · frame_problem
We need an immediate turnaround
“Gap”
2°C
Carbon intensity
BCG · 2020 · analyze_data
One goal, very different challenges
27
Gt CO2e
BCG · 2020 · analyze_data
Technologies are largely available
~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
5
Hydrogen consumption
McKinsey · 2020 · illustrate_case
South Korea focuses on scaling up domestic production of transport and electricity segments
3.2M tons
Hydrogen demand
McKinsey · 2020 · size_opportunity
2.2-2.3 / Domestic could account for +3M ton of total hydrogen demand by 2050
17,720
Primary energy demand
Kearney · 2020 · analyze_data
Wind and solar energies are expected to grow faster than advanced biomass by 2040 (+7% vs. +2,5%)
“In 2040, carbon neutral energies will represent 25% of world mix (vs. 20% in 2017)”
5-15
LCA GHG emissions
Kearney · 2020 · illustrate_case
Biomethane is a promising alternative to decarbonize heat and power supply potentially at a lower cost than natural gas
“Biomethane is a promising alternative to decarbonize heat and power supply potentially at a lower cost than natural gas”
7,800
Power generation GWh
Kearney · 2020 · illustrate_case
Energy from waste is developed in the UK as it combines energy generation and waste management solution
“Energy-from-waste stream produces 6.7 TWh (2% of UK total power generation) together with 1.4 TWh of heat.”
535
Aviation energy consumption
Kearney · 2020 · analyze_data
The US is one of the main emerging markets for bio jet fuels but their uptake is still limited by technical and market constraints
“Biofuels expected to play a key role in the aviation sector.”
3
GHG emissions
Kearney · 2020 · illustrate_case
Biogas upgrading from animal waste appears to be the most widely deployed and most performant biomethane production route
171k
Renewable diesel capacity
Kearney · 2020 · illustrate_case
Renewable share of biofuel market in the US is growing because of its technical advantages and regulation incentives
“In 2019, renewable diesel capacity was around 26k barrels per day and is expected to grow to 171k barrels per day in the next five years in the US.”
4,700
CO2 emissions
Kearney · 2020 · illustrate_case
Co-processing releases carbon dioxide but is less harmful than landfill for the environment, or fossil fuel use
“Co-processing produces carbon dioxide only whereas landfills produce carbon dioxide and methane in equal proportion.”
195
MWh installed
LEK · 2020 · analyze_data
Growing demand for batteries is likely to continue creating demand for localised industrial battery capability
“There is a trend of continued demand for localised industrial battery capability, with notable Australian projects including: the 100MW/129MWh Hornsdale Power R…”
2.2
Tonnes per capita
LEK · 2019 · benchmark_peers
Australian’s generate a significant amount of waste per capita but compares more favourably in terms of household waste (MSW)
2.2
Tonnes per capita
LEK · 2019 · benchmark_peers
On a total basis (including C&I and C&D), Australians are a significant per capita generators of waste by international standards, falling slowly over time
4
Quality of Electricity Supply ranking
McKinsey · 2018 · benchmark_peers
The Power Sector stands out as a culmination of Lebanese governments' inefficiencies hindering economic growth
“Lebanon's ranking on "Quality of Electricity Supply" has consistently been in the bottom five... ...Surrounded by countries with significantly lower income leve…”
17,706
Quality of Electricity Supply ranking
McKinsey · 2018 · benchmark_peers
Lebanon's power sector is one of the worst in the world
“Lebanon's ranking on "Quality of Electricity Supply" has consistently been in the bottom five... ...Surrounded by countries with significantly lower income leve…”
741
Primary energy demand
McKinsey · 2017 · analyze_data
The energy mix remains reliant on fossil fuels despite the rapid growth of non-fossil sources
2025
Energy demand
McKinsey · 2017 · analyze_data
Technology acceleration leads to tipping point around 2025 for oil and gas
98.8
MMb/d
McKinsey · 2017 · analyze_data
Several oil price scenarios – Price recovery case example
“Market switches to undersupply by Q3 2017”
1,114
Energy demand (PJ)
McKinsey · 2017 · establish_context
In 2014 the energy system is largely dependent on fossil fuels
328 TWh
Electricity demand (TWh)
McKinsey · 2012 · size_opportunity
The U.K.'s 2010 electricity demand was 328 TWh, of which the residential sector was largest
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
411
TWh
McKinsey · 2012 · analyze_data
Electricity demand growth is expected to be driven by the commercial and industrial sectors
146 TWh
Electricity demand reduction
McKinsey · 2012 · quantify_impact
If implemented in full, electricity efficiency measures have the potential to reduce UK electricity demand by ~146 TWh per annum by 2030
“If implemented in full, electricity efficiency measures have the potential to reduce UK electricity demand by ~146 TWh per annum by 2030.”
181
TWh
McKinsey · 2012 · analyze_data
Even when the estimated impact of current policy is taken into account, there is significant uncaptured potential both on a 2020 and 2030 view
“Even when the estimated impact of current policy is taken into account, there is significant uncaptured potential both on a 2020 and 2030 view.”
328
TWh
McKinsey · 2012 · decompose_segments
The U.K.'s 2010 electricity consumption was 328 TWh
65
TWh
McKinsey · 2012 · decompose_segments
Current domestic and service demand is driven primarily by lighting and appliances
426
Electricity consumption (TWh)
McKinsey · 2012 · analyze_data
Economic growth and fossil fuel price sensitivities
138
TWh
McKinsey · 2012 · analyze_data
RESIDENTIAL: Demand shaped by reduction in lighting consumption
“Electricity consumption projection 2010-30 remains flat due to two opposing factors: Increase in number of households and household income; Electricity retail p…”
128
Electricity consumption
McKinsey · 2012 · analyze_data
INDUSTRIAL: Demand driven by engineering and vehicles and chemicals industries
“Electricity consumption increase driven by industry GDP contribution of 1.4% p.a. and increase in electricity share of total fuel usage by industry from 32% to …”
110
TWh
McKinsey · 2012 · size_opportunity
COMMERCIAL: Demand driven by increases in HVAC and lighting consumption
“Electricity consumption increase driven by Gross Value Added (GVA) contribution by the commercial services sector to the U.K. and the increase in electricity as…”
449
Electricity consumption (TWh)
McKinsey · 2012 · analyze_data
Impact of game-changing scenarios on U.K. electricity demand
84.5
TWh
McKinsey · 2012 · analyze_data
The uncaptured potential lies within lighting controls, building efficient improvements and pump efficiency measures
2030
Net-zero carbon emissions
KPMG · 2024 · establish_context
“Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030”