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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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Hargreaves Lansdown's score of 35 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hargreaves Lansdown's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hargreaves Lansdown reported carbon emissions of approximately 390,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined (market-based), with Scope 2 emissions at about 176,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 723,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 661,700 kg CO2e, which includes 148,900 kg CO2e from business travel and 512,800 kg CO2e from employee commuting. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Hargreaves Lansdown's emissions data reflects a focus on Scope 2 emissions, which are primarily associated with purchased electricity. The firm continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hargreaves Lansdown 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.
