Robert Walters
Robert Walters, a leading global recruitment consultancy, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across key regions including Europe, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 1985, the firm has established itself as a prominent player in the recruitment industry, specialising in the placement of professionals in finance, technology, engineering, and legal sectors. With a commitment to delivering exceptional talent solutions, Robert Walters offers a unique blend of local expertise and international reach, ensuring clients find the right candidates for their needs. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to recruitment, leveraging advanced technology and market insights to enhance the hiring process. Recognised for its strong market position, Robert Walters has received numerous accolades, reflecting its dedication to quality and client satisfaction. As a trusted partner in recruitment, the firm continues to shape the future of talent acquisition across various industries.
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Robert Walters's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Robert Walters reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,601,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 at about 570,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,110,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 921,000 kg CO2e, which includes significant business travel emissions of about 1,686,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 33,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 154,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Comparatively, in 2023, Robert Walters's global emissions were about 3,198,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 668,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1,146,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1,384,000 kg CO2e, which included business travel emissions of approximately 2,606,000 kg CO2e. The UK figures for 2023 were similar, with Scope 1 emissions at about 33,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 150,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions, Robert Walters has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Robert Walters plc, with no cascading from a parent organization. Overall, Robert Walters's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the recruitment industry in managing carbon footprints, particularly in relation to business travel, which constitutes a significant portion of their Scope 3 emissions.
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| 2013 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 494,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,146,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 885,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Robert Walters is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
