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 9,030,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 9,248,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,736,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 9,248,000 kg CO2e. Notably, emissions from business travel were significant, amounting to 8,613,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 9,150,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Julius Baer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The firm is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its treasury, lending, and mortgage books by 2050. The company’s sustainability strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms its commitment to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The targets set by Julius Baer are designed to be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Julius Baer is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint while enhancing its sustainability practices in the financial sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,784,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 13,311,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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