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Financial Intermediation
ZA
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Investec Limited Sustainability Profile

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Investec Limited, a prominent financial services company headquartered in South Africa (ZA), has established itself as a leader in the banking and asset management sectors. Founded in 1974, Investec has expanded its operations across key regions, including the UK, Europe, and Australia, providing a diverse range of financial solutions. Specialising in private banking, investment management, and corporate finance, Investec is renowned for its client-centric approach and innovative products. The firm’s unique blend of expertise and personalised service has positioned it as a trusted partner for high-net-worth individuals and businesses alike. With a strong market presence and a commitment to sustainable growth, Investec Limited continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a forward-thinking institution in the competitive financial landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Investec Limited'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.

49

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Investec Limited's score of 49 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

69%

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Investec Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Investec Group

Investec Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Investec Group, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Investec Limited. However, emissions data and climate initiatives may be inherited from the Investec Group, which is responsible for reporting through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and other initiatives. This cascading of data suggests that Investec Limited aligns with broader corporate sustainability efforts, although specific figures and targets are not disclosed. Investec Limited's commitment to addressing climate change may be reflected in the initiatives of its parent company, but without explicit data or targets, the details remain vague. The company is expected to adhere to industry standards and best practices in managing its carbon footprint as part of its corporate responsibility.

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2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
1,813,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
36,683,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
31,383,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Investec Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Investec Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Investec Limited's Location?

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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 Investec Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Investec Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Investec Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 221% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
100%

Investec Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Investec Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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