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Noah Holdings Sustainability Profile

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Noah Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Noah, is a leading wealth management and financial services firm headquartered in China. Established in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Hong Kong and the United States, positioning itself as a key player in the financial industry. Specialising in wealth management, asset management, and financial advisory services, Noah offers a unique blend of tailored investment solutions and innovative financial products. The firm is renowned for its commitment to high-quality service and a client-centric approach, which has garnered a loyal customer base. With a strong market presence, Noah Holdings has achieved significant milestones, including successful public listings and strategic partnerships, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the wealth management sector.

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39

Industry Average

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32

Industry Benchmark

Noah Holdings's score of 39 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Noah Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Noah Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,235,960 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions at about 2,115,970 kg CO2e and Scope 1 emissions at around 67,540 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were also substantial, totalling approximately 2,235,960 kg CO2e, which included categories such as purchased goods and services (1,000,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (100,000 kg CO2e). Noah Holdings has set ambitious near-term carbon neutrality targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, aiming to achieve this by 2025. This commitment was highlighted during the Noah Wealth Center Launching Ceremony, which emphasised the importance of promoting a green and low-carbon lifestyle. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 1,699,528 kg CO2e in China, with no detailed breakdown available for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. The previous year's data (2021) indicated total emissions of approximately 2,240,172 kg CO2e in China, with Scope 1 emissions at about 76,021 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,164,151 kg CO2e. Noah Holdings is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting and has disclosed emissions data across all relevant scopes. The company does not currently have SBTi targets but continues to engage in initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
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Scope 2
-
0,000,000.0
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
760,650.3
0,000.0
-
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Noah Holdings's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Noah Holdings's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Noah Holdings's Location?

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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 Noah Holdings is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Noah Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Noah Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 194% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 51% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
45%
Capital Goods
22%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
13%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
9%
Waste Generated in Operations
7%
Business Travel
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Processing of Sold Products
1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Noah Holdings's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Noah Holdings has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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