Professional Services Strategy Consulting Global 2024

Strategy Consulting

PWC

Industry: Professional Services
Location: Global
Year: 2024

Full Credential Description

In 2021, RSM's UK team committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, addressing the significant challenge of high carbon footprints associated with extensive travel. Prior to the pandemic, Alex Tait, the Regional Office Managing Partner for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Northeast of England, was traveling hundreds of miles weekly by car and plane, contributing to a substantial individual carbon footprint. The pandemic necessitated a shift to virtual meetings, which led to a remarkable transformation in operational practices. As a result of this transition, Alex reported a 60% reduction in travel time, costs, and carbon emissions since 2019. The firm’s overall travel statistics reflect this change: business travel by car dropped from over 5.4 million miles in 2020 to virtually zero in 2021, and air travel decreased from nearly 4 million miles to approximately 220,000 miles in 2022. This shift not only improved work-life balance for employees but also set a precedent fo

Measurable Results

Professional consulting and advisory services delivered