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Jefferies

Jefferies Financial Group Inc., commonly known as Jefferies, is a leading global investment banking and capital markets firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1962, Jefferies has established a strong presence in major financial hubs, including New York, London, and Hong Kong, providing a wide range of services across various sectors. Specialising in investment banking, asset management, and capital markets, Jefferies is renowned for its client-centric approach and innovative solutions. The firm offers unique products and services, including equity and debt underwriting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and research, which distinguish it in a competitive landscape. With a commitment to excellence, Jefferies has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide. Its reputation for integrity and performance has solidified its status as a prominent player in the financial services industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Jefferies's score of 34 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jefferies's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Jefferies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,360,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,223,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,813,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 97,053,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (about 97,053,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 24,507,000 kg CO2e). Jefferies has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035. This initiative includes phasing out fossil fuels by electrifying all infrastructure, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint. The company's emissions data reflects a comprehensive understanding of their environmental impact, with disclosures covering all relevant scopes. As Jefferies continues to implement its sustainability strategies, it remains focused on achieving its net-zero targets while addressing the challenges of climate change.

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Scope 1
3,321,000
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Scope 2
7,369,000
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Scope 3
40,318,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jefferies's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Jefferies is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Jefferies 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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