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.
Metric families
7,750 metric-led slides1266
Survey & sentiment
What people said — respondents, priorities, sentiment, NPS.
16.3%
1110
Market size & value
Scale of the pool — TAM, GMV, AUM, deal value, investment, funding.
14.3%
709
Cost & savings
What's spent or saved — costs, spend, savings, efficiency, abatement.
9.1%
541
Share & penetration
Piece of the pie — market share, adoption, penetration, uptake.
7.0%
491
Growth rate
Speed of change — CAGR, YoY, growth rate.
6.3%
261
Rates & ratios
Other rates — retention, conversion, representation, distress.
3.4%
324
Employment & headcount
People at work — employees, FTEs, productivity, jobs.
4.2%
226
Indices & scores
Composite indicators — confidence indices, rankings, ratings.
2.9%
218
Margin & return
Economic quality — margins, ROI/ROE/ROIC, TSR, profit.
2.8%
212
Environment & emissions
Green metrics — GHG, emissions, hydrogen, renewables.
2.7%
187
Volume & counts
Raw counts — number of X, transactions, deals.
2.4%
141
Revenue & sales
Top line — revenue, sales, GVA.
1.8%
76
Macro indicators
Economy-wide signals — inflation, unemployment, PMI.
1.0%
23
Valuation
Asset worth — present value, pre-money, exit value.
0.3%
1965
Other
Domain-specific or uncategorized long-tail.
25.4%
Filtered by other
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Where in the narrative
| analyze_data | 748 |
| establish_context | 270 |
| illustrate_case | 205 |
| diagnose | 153 |
| benchmark_peers | 115 |
| frame_problem | 108 |
| recommend | 98 |
| quantify_impact | 69 |
| size_opportunity | 51 |
| decompose_segments | 32 |
| present_framework | 28 |
| appendix | 27 |
Number shape
| percent | 1032 |
| plain | 727 |
| money | 145 |
| multiplier | 51 |
| other | 10 |
80 examples
showing first 8046%
Domestic investment will be the key incremental growth lever for countries that effectively mobilize capital for Gen AI, energy infrastructure, and reshoring of manufacturing
“AI ecosystem buildout presents significant opportunities for capex across industries and regions”
12.888 million NEVs in 2024 (+34.4% YoY)
China's accelerated capex in the 'New Three' sectors is adding competitive pressure to companies operating globally in these sectors
“China produced 12.888 million NEV's (New Energy Vehicles) in 2024, marking a 34.4% increase YoY”
62
Global manufacturing shows tentative signs of recovery, but demand uncertainties and rising inflation pose challenges for the near-term outlook
“Optimism is improving but has been below its long-run average for 10 consecutive months”
-0.5%
Producers in the US, UK, and China face challenges in passing through costs to consumers costs due to softening demand and competitive pressures
“Producers in the US, UK, and China face challenges in passing through costs to consumers costs due to softening demand and competitive pressures”
0.8%
Core capital goods orders in the US are on the rise, with some renewed momentum in demand for tech-focused equipment
“New orders for core capital goods increased 0.8% in Jan 2025 – the largest monthly increase in 18 months”
$200B
US corporates are benefitting from the Fed's gradual rate cutting cycle as the burden of net interest payments declines, alongside looser lending standards to support growth
“US financial conditions for investment”
69%
Natural gas prices held near a two-year high in February amid cold weather and reduced Russian flows, though storage levels remain sufficient to avoid immediate supply risks
“As of mid-February, Europe's natural gas storage levels have fallen below 50% capacity, a significant decrease from the 67% rate recorded during the same period…”
5.0%
Government bond yields remain elevated for most major economies as global monetary policy easing remains uncertain, while US tariff increases are driving USD appreciation
“Strengthening USD and depreciating Yuan”
70%
Telcos fall short on consumer expectations of a simplified, personalized experience.
“This may be why 30.1% of our Life Trends survey respondents use both in-person and digital channels to interact with their telco providers, with 10.6% of them s…”
60%
Consumers are looking for engaging services beyond connectivity, and telcos can play and win in this area.
“Nearly 80% of surveyed consumers in our Global Financial Services Payments study emphasized the significance of trust in the provider and confidence in transact…”
78%
78% of respondents in APAC are regular AI users, with high usage across employee levels
“78% of respondents in APAC are regular AI users, with high usage across employee levels”
70%
AI adoption in APAC is strong, with uniquely high adoption rates for frontline employees
“Leaders have the highest adoption rates, but frontline employees show significantly higher adoption than the global average”
60
The greatest optimism is observed among 25- to 44-year-olds, those in senior roles, and those in the emerging economies
“Optimism is one of top two responses (% of respondents)”
31%
Companies that address this gap can improve adoption and the impact of GenAI across employee levels, especially in frontline roles
“Frontline employees receive the least support within the organization, consistent with global averages”
469
Advancing metabolic health for all addresses the obesity epidemic and captures broader health benefits
“Thus, focusing on weight alone risks overlooking the complex, interconnected drivers of poor metabolic health.”
3.54x
The health impact at stake is 3.5x greater when improving metabolic health for all compared to focusing on reducing obesity alone
“Globally, a ~$2.8 trillion GDP uplift is possible by addressing high BMI by 2050, while addressing metabolic risk factors can lead to a ~$5.7 trillion GDP uplif…”
20+
Time to put it all together
“20+ complementing interventions were chosen to be launched across segments”
~88%
US consumers are increasingly under pressure as labor market conditions soften and balance sheets normalize, constraining purchasing power in the coming months
“US household balance sheets are still relatively healthy and returning to pre-pandemic norms, yet the financial buffers that fueled spending resilience in recen…”
-0.13%
Firms in the UK struggle to pass along costs to consumers, while the US, Euro area, and China show slightly stronger cost absorption amid differing market dynamics
“Firms in the UK struggle to pass along costs to consumers, while the US, Euro area, and China show slightly stronger cost absorption amid differing market dynam…”
~75 USD millions
US core capital goods orders remain resilient despite recent dip, while global tech equipment demand stays robust, led by strong US growth
~$225B
US corporates are benefitting from the Fed's gradual rate cutting cycle as the burden of net interest payments declines, alongside relatively loose lending standards to support growth
“Tighter credit standards”
-$400B
US trade deficit widened in Q1 on import surge ahead of tariff hikes, while global trade balances shift amid geopolitical and supply chain uncertainty
“US imports of industrial supplies surged in early 2025 as businesses moved to secure inventory ahead of anticipated tariff hikes and potential supply chain disr…”
61%
US shipping ports have seen significant shifts in activity around the April tariff announcements, with declines for West coast ports that import large volumes from China
“In 2024, containers from China accounted for 61% of total imports at the Port of Long Beach, and 51% at Los Angeles”
€37/MWh
European natural gas prices eased further in April as seasonal demand declined and storage levels improved (though they are still below historical averages)
“69% Yearly average since 2020”
4.5%
Government bond yields remain elevated for most major economies despite some recent monetary policy easing, while the USD has depreciated considerably since April 2nd
“Softening USD and a stronger Yuan”
10,000
Architect for Intent: Evolve architectures to allow dynamic adaptation with AI
“Evolve business and technology architectures to a modern cognitive architecture which mimics human-like thinking and learning—always on, always listening and al…”
2x
Thrive with Ecosystems: Plug-and-play next-generation technologies and countless innovations via major partners, at speed
“top quartile companies in our Digital Core Index are two times more likely to access next-generation technologies early via large ecosystems”
-22
Luxury executives had a more pessimistic outlook for 2025
2X
Executive summary | AI-enabled engineering excellence – from hype to 2X capacity
“By boosting the weakest areas, organizations can approach 2x engineering capacity.”
85%
Pain points | AI mostly tackles the “fun” coding tasks, but leaves critical steps as major bottlenecks – demanding innovation and a mindset shift
“Engineers today find joy in writing code, but mental models need to evolve to enjoy the thinking part and let GenAI write the code.”
>2X
How to get it right | Full AI value requires holistic engineering transformation
“Off-the-shelf tools provide easy access to AI capabilities but long-term transformation potential limited to 30% as outdated practices can largely eliminate imp…”
66%
We've defined three groups based on organizations' ability to deliver capital projects with predictable outcomes on time and on budget.
“The fact that the size of the group missing targets is more than tenfold larger than those delivering ahead, drives home the need for reinvention.”
40%
Organizations using AI in their project planning are 40% more likely to meet their intended outcomes
“Organizations using AI in their project planning are 40% more likely to meet their intended outcomes.”
$50+ billion
Improving project outcomes with strategic planning
“A government agency that manages a $50+ billion rapid transit portfolio wanted to establish seamless coordination across scheduling, cost control, contract mana…”
7%
Only 7% of organizations are adept at using new technologies to manage and communicate with stakeholders, yet they increase the likelihood of delivering on commitments by over 30% in brownfield and greenfield projects.
“Only 7% of organizations are adept at using new technologies to manage and communicate with stakeholders, yet they increase the likelihood of delivering on comm…”
1,000
Stakeholder communications drive project delivery
“A leading gas utility company sought to enhance gas delivery safety and reliability by replacing outdated infrastructure. The task? Replace over 1,000 miles of …”
65%
Coming up with creative solutions to meet your ESG goals or your sustainability goals… is a combination of you needing the political will, but frankly, you also need the good people, the right people.
“Our research found that organizations with advanced data and analytical capabilities are up to 65% more likely to be top performers, thanks to data-driven envir…”
10 million
Empowering a sustainable infrastructure design
“A large public institution serving over 10 million people sought to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across its facilities to promote su…”
12%
Top performers invest in developing a wide range of skills and capabilities
“Of organizations surveyed, while 36% excel at internal training, only 12% have strong external training programs, which are key for addressing skill shortages i…”
€22.1 billion
Unlocking the value of technology
“We operate in a world where technology is omnipresent, profoundly transforming society, businesses, and organizations.”
6000+
...and instil trust across their environments
“Delivering end-to-end, comprehensive security that's solid, agile, scalable and open to innovation.”
35,000+
Artificial intelligence with generative and agentic AI – navigating the defining transformation of our time
“The Resonance AI Framework by Capgemini provides a sequential approach to the conceptualization, structuring and implementation of successful AI-driven transfor…”
35%
We foster a culture where our people can thrive...
“If you raise your hand and say 'I think there's a better way to do this' people will say 'Let's try.'”
15%
Transforming demand planning and external manufacturing processes
“Demand planning benefits include a 15% increase in forecast accuracy, increased process rigor, and over 98% accuracy of master data as well as improved decision…”
63%
Insufficient performance and complexity challenge are the top reasons noted for slowing down GenAI use cases
85%
Supply chain struggles persist, but confidence is improving
“Eighty-five percent of executives now trust their supply chains to deliver on time and at quality standards over the next six months—up from 77% in August.”
51%
Commercial aerospace production is showing early signs of recovery, but supply chain uncertainties continue to challenge OEMs and suppliers as they work to ramp up output.
“The near-term outlook shows cautious optimism, with 51% of executives expecting production to increase in the next six months.”
73%
Rising raw material prices, escalating subsystem costs and higher wages are driving up production expenses, making strategic cost management essential.
“The US administration's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum is driving up raw material costs, forcing aerospace manufacturers to rethink sourcing.”
46%
46% of customers feel pressured at least some of the time to accept products that serve the bank more than themselves
“46% of customers feel pressured at least some of the time to accept products that serve the bank more than themselves”
53%
Turn artificial intelligence into trusted intelligence
“53% of customers worry about privacy, and 58% fear hacking risks.”
88%
Advise first, sell second
“88% of Gen Z and Millennials in our survey said they are eager to expand their financial knowledge.”
72%
72% of customers say personalization influences their choice of bank, but only 3% use personalized tools offered by their main bank.
“72% of customers say personalization influences their choice of bank, but only 3% use personalized tools offered by their main bank.”
62%
Offer flexible, evolving solutions
“Personalization stops being about product recommendations and becomes an evolving partnership that delivers true value to customers.”
21%
21% of banking service executives see customer service as a value driver
“Even though customer service came up as the second most important driver of customer advocacy across the 21 variables we analyzed, just 21% of banking service e…”
60% to 85%
Prioritize service as long-term advantage
“The company's ability to understand customer intent has surged from 60% to 85% and the company is aiming to achieve a 25% reduction in costs through annualized …”
2,200
Reinvent physical branches
“When branches close, frustration grows because customers feel they have no real alternative to solve some of their thorniest challenges.”
60%
The take-away? Rates and fees are not long-term differentiators.
“60% of customers want relationship-based rewards, but only 45% are satisfied with what they receive”
100,000+
Reward the moment
“Make rewards more meaningful by using real-time data to offer relevant incentives based on where a customer is in their journey.”
<15%
Reward the relationship
“Loyalty grows when customers feel recognized.”
90%
With the help of the bot, the exchange's employees were able to reduce lead times by over 90%—with a 95% response accuracy rate.
“With the help of the bot, the exchange's employees were able to reduce lead times by over 90%—with a 95% response accuracy rate.”
50%
Financial services is more likely than other sectors to take a data-centric approach to responding to market risks with agility
“Drawing on our experience working with digital leaders in highly regulated sectors, we suggest the following actions are critical:”
28%
Proportion of financial services in the top two levels of data maturity (influential or embedded) compared with the cross-sector average across nine key data management categories
“28% percentage point year-on-year uplift in the number of financial services companies in the two highest levels of maturity (influential and embedded).”
60%
60% of recent cyberattacks suggest AI involvement
$25 million
AI-enabled attacks drive operational shutdowns, financial losses, and regulatory penalties
5%
Despite rising AI-driven threats, few organizations have significantly increased cyber budgets
“5% global average of significant budget increase”
69%
Competition for cyber talent is intense worldwide and within industries
25%
The AI-defense market is not prepared; only one-quarter of organizations have advanced tools
60%
Advanced technologies can drastically change the store and warehouse of the future, and improve productivity
“Grocery store of the future has potential to operate with up to 60% fewer labor hours vs traditional retailer.”
100.6%
Basket size spiked during COVID, however returned to 2019 levels by 2023, while the promo share declined by 0.5pp
85%
Unlocking the value of technology
“We are fortunate to work at the heart of today's major transformations, to contribute to development in every industry, and to help simply make our planet a bet…”
90+
...And tech-driven innovation drives all we do
“Leveraging a global network and framework for action to help clients test innovation and turn it into business value.”
30%
We foster a culture where our people can thrive...
“If you raise your hand and say 'I think there's a better way to do this' people will say 'Let's try.'”
29%
...And we're raising the bar on our actions and commitments
“To date 16,000 employees have participated in 1600 Circles.”
75%
75% of executives rank AI/GenAI as a top three strategic priority ... but, only 25% of executives are seeing significant value from AI
“75% of executives rank AI/GenAI as a top three strategic priority ... but, only 25% of executives are seeing significant value from AI”
60%
Leading companies set clear goals and track top- and bottom-line impact
“Yet 60% of companies are failing to define and monitor any financial KPIs related to AI value creation”
76%
Cybersecurity remains critical
“Recognize that their AI cybersecurity measures need further improvements”
Leader
Trust and Safety Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 | Accenture is positioned as a Leader
“Accenture is positioned as a Leader”
10 USD/kg
Demand curve: Policy impact could drive up value-in-use for clean hydrogen from ~1-2 USD/kg to over 10 USD/kg for some demand segments
“Demand-side policies for clean hydrogen can contribute to value-in-use exceeding 10 USD/kg by 2030, depending on the specific segment and geography.”
34 Mt p.a.
The difference between each segment's specific value-in-use and supply cost defines its competitiveness
“A positive business case (i.e., a value above the x-axis) does not denote supplier or consumer margin per se but instead is an indication that switching to clea…”
8
The degree of clean hydrogen uptake by 2030 is contingent on a combination of policy mechanisms, underlying economics, and infrastructure enhancements