Julius Baer
Julius Baer Group, a prominent player in the wealth management industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and has a significant presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1890, the firm has established itself as a leader in private banking, offering tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. The company’s core services include investment management, estate planning, and wealth structuring, distinguished by a client-centric approach and a commitment to personalised service. Julius Baer is renowned for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top private banks globally, and has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Julius Baer continues to set benchmarks in the wealth management sector.
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Julius Baer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Julius Baer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,667,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 9,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, business travel accounted for about 9,150,000 kg CO2e of the Scope 3 emissions. Julius Baer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. This target reflects their commitment to achieving net-zero operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. Additionally, the firm has pledged to reach net-zero emissions for its treasury, corporate lending, and mortgage books by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. The company is a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has committed to aligning its targets with the 1.5°C climate goal, covering 11% of its total investment and lending by total assets as of 2021. This comprehensive approach underscores Julius Baer's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the financial sector, headquartered in Switzerland (CH).
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,737,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,756,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 13,550,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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