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Rathbones

Rathbones, officially known as Rathbone Brothers Plc, is a distinguished investment management firm headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1742, the company has a rich heritage and has evolved into a leading player in the wealth management industry, serving clients across the UK and internationally. Specialising in discretionary investment management, Rathbones offers tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. Their commitment to personalised service and a client-centric approach sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong reputation for integrity and performance, Rathbones has achieved significant milestones, including notable growth in assets under management and recognition for excellence in client service. As a trusted partner for individuals, families, and institutions, Rathbones continues to uphold its legacy of delivering exceptional investment solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Rathbones's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Rathbones's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rathbones Group Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,681,000 kg CO2e, comprising 584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 22,324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in environmental impact reporting. Rathbones has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target encompasses 91% of its total investment and lending activities, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability. Additionally, the company aims to achieve similar reductions across Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. Rathbones is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. Their initiatives reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, positioning them as a responsible financial institution in the UK.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
344,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
46,000
00,000
00,000
000,000
Scope 3
19,671,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rathbones's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Rathbones is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rathbones is committed to some reduction initiatives 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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