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 2024, Julius Baer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,633,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, business travel accounted for about 8,613,000 kg CO2e within Scope 3. In 2023, the firm disclosed emissions of approximately 12,667,000 kg CO2e globally, with 2,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Julius Baer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. The firm also targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Furthermore, it has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its treasury, lending, and mortgage books by 2050. The bank's commitment to sustainability is reinforced by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where it has set targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect Julius Baer's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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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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