Hargreaves Lansdown, a leading investment services company based in Great Britain, has been a cornerstone of the financial industry since its founding in 1981. With its headquarters in Bristol, the firm operates extensively across the UK, providing a range of services that cater to both individual investors and financial advisers. Specialising in investment platforms, stockbroking, and financial advice, Hargreaves Lansdown stands out for its user-friendly online services and comprehensive research tools. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first to offer online trading in the UK, and it continues to hold a strong market position as one of the largest investment platforms in the country. With a commitment to empowering investors, Hargreaves Lansdown remains a trusted name in the financial services sector.
How does Hargreaves Lansdown'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.
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In 2023, Hargreaves Lansdown reported total carbon emissions of approximately 390,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 2 emissions alone amounting to about 176,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 723,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 661,700 kg CO2e, primarily driven by employee commuting (about 512,800 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 148,900 kg CO2e). For the UK specifically, Hargreaves Lansdown's Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 149,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 696,000 kg CO2e (location-based), contributing to a total of about 363,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Despite these figures, Hargreaves Lansdown has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Their commitment to addressing climate change remains vague, with no documented climate pledges or targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This lack of clear reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in their sustainability efforts.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | 2,321,900 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Hargreaves Lansdown 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.