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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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33

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Jefferies's score of 33 is higher than 68% 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 14274000 kg CO2e, which includes 4223000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10052000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 97053000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services, alongside other categories such as business travel and employee commute. Over the years, Jefferies has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were about 10579000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, they were approximately 6842000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Jefferies operates with a focus on transparency regarding its emissions across all three scopes, with a notable emphasis on Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of a company's carbon footprint. As the firm continues to assess its environmental impact, further commitments to reduction strategies may enhance its sustainability profile in the financial services sector.

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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

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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
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