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Close Brothers

Close Brothers Group plc, commonly known as Close Brothers, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1878, the firm has built a strong reputation in the banking and investment sectors, with significant operations across the UK and Ireland. Specialising in lending, asset management, and securities trading, Close Brothers offers a range of unique financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses and individuals. Their commitment to customer service and expertise has positioned them as a trusted partner in the financial industry. With a history marked by resilience and innovation, Close Brothers has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth and a strong market presence. Their dedication to providing bespoke financial services continues to set them apart in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Close Brothers'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.

56

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Close Brothers's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Close Brothers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Close Brothers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,021,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 at about 1,869,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 515,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of around 54,998,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from their value chain. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 72,864,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,402,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 562,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions in 2022 also came from Scope 3, totalling about 70,225,000 kg CO2e. Close Brothers has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its carbon footprint, it may need to enhance its strategies for emissions reduction and climate action. Overall, Close Brothers's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions, particularly in Scope 3, to align with industry standards for climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
2,307,000
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Scope 2
2,107,000
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Scope 3
224,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Close Brothers'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.

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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. Close Brothers is headquartered in GB, 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.

Close Brothers 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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