WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.350 --> 00:00:02.933 (upbeat music) 2 00:00:04.860 --> 00:00:06.420 I am excited to announce 3 00:00:06.420 --> 00:00:11.420 the launch of BCG'S 2022 Annual Sustainability Report. 4 00:00:11.460 --> 00:00:13.350 This year's report showcases 5 00:00:13.350 --> 00:00:17.160 some of the ways we are driving lasting positive change 6 00:00:17.160 --> 00:00:20.913 at BCG, with our clients, and for society. 7 00:00:21.870 --> 00:00:23.880 Several shocks in 2022, 8 00:00:23.880 --> 00:00:26.730 including the devastating war in Ukraine, 9 00:00:26.730 --> 00:00:30.180 made it even more urgent that we lead with integrity 10 00:00:30.180 --> 00:00:33.870 and double down on our purpose to unlock the potential 11 00:00:33.870 --> 00:00:35.470 of those who advance the world. 12 00:00:36.450 --> 00:00:38.763 Here are some of the key highlights. 13 00:00:40.170 --> 00:00:44.811 We completed more than 1,500 projects related to societal 14 00:00:44.811 --> 00:00:49.380 and planetary impact with 780 clients. 15 00:00:49.380 --> 00:00:51.780 Internally, we reduced our own emissions 16 00:00:51.780 --> 00:00:53.790 by approximately 30%. 17 00:00:53.790 --> 00:00:55.440 Important progress towards 18 00:00:55.440 --> 00:00:59.160 achieving net zero climate impact by 2030. 19 00:00:59.160 --> 00:01:02.160 At the same time, we have grown our team 20 00:01:02.160 --> 00:01:04.653 to more than 30,000 people globally, 21 00:01:05.910 --> 00:01:07.713 46% of which are women. 22 00:01:09.450 --> 00:01:12.840 And finally, we have invested over 1 billion dollars 23 00:01:12.840 --> 00:01:15.750 in societal and planetary impact projects 24 00:01:15.750 --> 00:01:19.083 with clients and partners over the past three years. 25 00:01:20.160 --> 00:01:22.530 Whether we are responding to a crisis, 26 00:01:22.530 --> 00:01:24.840 or tackling longstanding challenges, 27 00:01:24.840 --> 00:01:29.220 we at BCG have the ability and the responsibility to act. 28 00:01:29.220 --> 00:01:32.490 We are there for our clients when we are needed most 29 00:01:32.490 --> 00:01:37.290 to help navigate uncertainty and to spark positive change. 30 00:01:37.290 --> 00:01:40.590 I encourage you to download the report to learn more 31 00:01:40.590 --> 00:01:43.140 about how we are expanding our reach 32 00:01:43.140 --> 00:01:45.234 and enhancing our impact. 33 00:01:45.234 --> 00:01:48.484 (upbeat chiming music)