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Brown Advisory

Brown Advisory, a prominent investment management firm, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across major financial hubs. Founded in 1993, the firm has established itself in the wealth management and investment advisory industry, focusing on providing tailored solutions for individuals, families, and institutions. The company offers a range of core services, including investment management, private wealth advisory, and sustainable investing, distinguished by its commitment to client-centric strategies and long-term performance. Brown Advisory's unique approach integrates rigorous research with a deep understanding of client needs, positioning it as a trusted partner in navigating complex financial landscapes. With a strong reputation for excellence, Brown Advisory has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative investment strategies and a commitment to responsible investing. This dedication has solidified its market position as a leader in the industry, serving clients with integrity and expertise.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Brown Advisory's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Brown Advisory's score of 23 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brown Advisory's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Brown Advisory reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,500,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects their direct greenhouse gas emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing these emissions, nor have they committed to any climate pledges or Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. In 2019, the firm had a revenue of about USD 638 million, with emissions metrics indicating a carbon intensity of approximately 0.0000222 tonnes CO2e per million dollars invested. By 2021, revenue increased to about USD 735 million, with a weighted average carbon intensity of approximately 0.0000638 tonnes CO2e per million dollars of revenue. While Brown Advisory has made strides in tracking their emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential growth in their climate commitments.

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2021
Scope 1
3,500,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brown Advisory's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Brown Advisory is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Brown Advisory is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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