2023 ESG report

Accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth for all

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Bob Sternfels

We’re driving measurable progress towards sustainable and inclusive growth in the societies where we operate. Our 2023 ESG report details how we are making an impact through our client work, insights, actions, and giving.

Bob Sternfels
Global managing partner

Our aspiration

To create sustainable, inclusive growth
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Environmental
Sustainability

Become the largest private sector catalyst for decarbonization

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Social
Inclusive growth

Build inclusive economies, institutions and workforces that reflect our communities

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Governance
Responsible practices

Lead with integrity and set the standard for accountability and compliance in our profession

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Sustainability

We aspire to be the largest private sector catalyst for decarbonization.

Driven by our sector knowledge and insights, we are moving decisively toward net zero while partnering with clients to do the same.
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Case study: Lufthansa
How Lufthansa is using data to reduce costs and improve spend and carbon transparency
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Case study: TPG
Building a next-generation carbon platform to accelerate the path to net zero
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New at McKinsey: One Ocean Foundation
With gen AI, helping green businesses strengthen our ‘blue economy’

Inclusive growth

We’re helping build inclusive economies, institutions, and workforces.

Through our client work, operations, and community engagement, we seek to accelerate growth that builds resilience and enables more people to participate in a growing economy.
Helping Starbucks design stores that are inclusive for all
Case study: Starbucks
Helping Starbucks design stores that are inclusive for all
Banking on innovation: How ING uses generative AI to put people first
Case study: ING Bank
Banking on innovation: How ING uses generative AI to put people first
Case study: CP AXTRA Public Company Limited
From farm to tablet: Building a new business to solve an old challenge
From capabilities to sustainable growth, McKinsey and SHOFCO deliver far-reaching impact in Kenya
New at McKinsey: SHOFCO
From capabilities to sustainable growth, McKinsey and SHOFCO deliver far-reaching impact in Kenya
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Case study: University of Delaware
Supporting a renowned HBCU on its strategic growth journey
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New at McKinsey: Perkins School for the Blind
McKinsey pro-bono effort helps shed light on “hidden” cause of child blindness

Responsible Practices

Our ambition is to lead with integrity and maintain the trust of our clients, colleagues, and society.

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Our high professional and ethical standards are embedded in our daily practices, from client selection to data protection.
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2023 ESG report downloads

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Additional Resources

ESG report archive
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Policies
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Statements and disclosures
Environmental statementHuman rights statementCDP climate report (PDF, 244 pages)

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Our aspiration
Accelerating Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
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Making the shift to sustainable and inclusive growth
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Environmental sustainabilitySocial responsibilityEconomic inclusionDiversity and inclusion