Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Boston Consulting Group

Social Impact and Climate & Sustainability are two of our fastest-growing practices. Our work is closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, they serve as a vital framework for pursuing a greener, fairer, more prosperous society. By delivering societal impact, BCG helps drive progress toward the SDGs.

BCG has invested more than $1.5 billion in social and planetary impact since 2020 through pro bono and direct financial support in the private, public, and social sectors. During 2023, 72% of the firm’s largest clients were involved in at least one social or planetary impact case. BCG’s Climate & Sustainability practice had a portfolio of more than 1,500 projects in 2023, an increase of more than 50% since 2022. BCG also delivered over 1,000 Social Impact projects in 2023.

Environmental Sustainability

Rich Lesser, Global Chair of Boston Consulting Group, announced on September 1, 2020, a major new climate commitment for the firm that will deliver net-zero climate impact by 2030. To reach this goal, BCG will take significant action to reduce its footprint and neutralize its remaining climate impact by investing in leading-edge carbon removal projects.

We work with our clients by focusing on six core areas: • Sustainable strategy and transformation • Decarbonization • Sustainable operations • Food and nature-based solutions • Green technology • Finance and investing.

In 2020 we announced a major climate commitment that will deliver net-zero climate impact by 2030. To reach this goal, BCG is taking significant action to reduce its footprint and neutralize its remaining climate impact by investing in leading-edge carbon removal projects.

https://www.bcg.com/about/about-bcg/net-zero

Community Impact and Philanthropy

We make our greatest societal impact in collaboration with our clients. We are deeply committed to making a difference in helping communities thrive by prioritizing our social impact and sustainability agendas. We seek to drive impact in climate and environment, global development, global health, and education.

See our 2023 Annual Sustainability Report: https://media-publications.bcg.com/2023-Annual-Sustainability-Report-April-2024.pdf