Hargreaves Lansdown
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.
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Hargreaves Lansdown's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Hargreaves Lansdown reported total carbon emissions of approximately 591,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 2 emissions alone accounting for about 654,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 38,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 765,020 kg CO2e, which included significant contributions from employee commuting (approximately 664,670 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 100,350 kg CO2e). For the UK specifically, Hargreaves Lansdown's Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 628,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 12,000 kg CO2e (market-based), with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions reaching about 565,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions data. In 2023, the global emissions data indicated a total of approximately 390,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 2 emissions at about 723,000 kg CO2e (location-based) and 176,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 661,700 kg CO2e. Hargreaves Lansdown has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from Hargreaves Lansdown plc. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown's commitment to addressing carbon emissions is evident through its detailed reporting, although specific reduction strategies or targets have yet to be established.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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.
