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Brown Brothers Harriman

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is a distinguished financial services firm headquartered in the United States, with a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe and Asia. Founded in 1818, BBH has a rich history marked by key milestones that have solidified its reputation in the industry. Specialising in investment management, private banking, and investor services, BBH offers a unique blend of tailored solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The firm is renowned for its commitment to client service and innovative strategies, positioning it as a leader in the financial sector. With over two centuries of experience, Brown Brothers Harriman has achieved notable recognition for its expertise and reliability, making it a trusted partner for individuals and institutions seeking comprehensive financial solutions.

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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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Brown Brothers Harriman's score of 27 is higher than 75% 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 Brothers Harriman's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,302,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included 514,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,677,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 5,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the previous years, BBH has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the firm recorded total emissions of about 5,418,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a slight reduction in emissions by 2022. The emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 also saw a decrease from 3,473,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 3,191,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these reductions, BBH has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or climate pledges, which may limit their accountability in the broader context of climate action. The firm continues to disclose its emissions data, reflecting a level of transparency in its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
938,000
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Scope 2
4,328,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
25,720,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brown Brothers Harriman's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Brown Brothers Harriman is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Brown Brothers Harriman 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.

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

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