2020 U.S.-Booked Air Volume: $55 million
Primary U.S. Online Booking Tool: Concur
Primary U.S. Payment Supplier: American Express
Consolidated U.S. TMC: Amex GBT
BTN estimates that Big Four accounting firm and professional
services giant PwC saw its U.S.-booked air volume drop significantly from $325
million in 2019 to $55 million in 2020 due to Covid-19.
The company’s business air travel during its fiscal 2020
year, which ended June 30, 2020, generated about 357,998 metric tons of carbon
dioxide equivalent emissions, down from 504,962 in its 2019 fiscal year, a 29
percent decrease. In fiscal year 2020, emissions associated with flights alone
represented about 83 percent of PwC’s total carbon footprint, compared with 85
percent in fiscal year 2019.
PwC aims to decarbonize its operations, including its travel
footprint. It has committed to reducing its total greenhouse gas emissions by
50 percent in absolute terms by 2030. This includes halving the emissions
associated with business travel and accommodations within a decade.
During fiscal year 2020, PwC generated $43 billion in gross
revenue, on par with 2019’s $42.4 billion. The company’s global headcount was
284,258 as of June 30, 2020, compared with 276,005 the year prior.