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Financial Intermediation
GB
updated a month ago

Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Brewin Dolphin, is a prominent investment management firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1762, the company has a rich history and has evolved to become a key player in the wealth management industry, serving clients across the UK and Ireland. Specialising in discretionary investment management and financial planning, Brewin Dolphin offers tailored solutions that cater to individual and institutional clients. Their unique approach combines personalised service with expert market insights, ensuring clients receive comprehensive financial strategies. With a strong market position, Brewin Dolphin has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its commitment to client service and investment performance. As a trusted name in wealth management, the firm continues to uphold its legacy while adapting to the ever-changing financial landscape.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

32

Industry Benchmark

Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited's score of 27 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources combined. This figure includes 91,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 462,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company reported Scope 3 emissions of about 276,000 kg CO2e, which includes 76,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 200,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Brewin Dolphin has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no documented initiatives aimed at reducing emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited as a current subsidiary, with no additional data inherited from a parent organization. The company’s emissions intensity ratio stands at approximately 470 kg CO2e per full-time equivalent (FTE), indicating the carbon footprint relative to its workforce size. As of now, Brewin Dolphin has not disclosed any significant climate commitments or reduction initiatives, positioning it within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon neutrality.

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2021
Scope 1
91,000
Scope 2
462,000
Scope 3
276,000

How Carbon Intensive is Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 33% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 72% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
72%
Business Travel
28%

Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Brewin Dolphin Holdings Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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