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Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 20 days ago

Rathbones

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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.

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72

Industry Average

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29

Industry Benchmark

Rathbones's score of 72 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rathbones's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rathbones Group Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,100 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 643,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 33,731,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3) in the UK. This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 696,100 kg CO2e. Rathbones has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target encompasses categories 1-14 of Scope 3 emissions, which include various upstream and downstream activities. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company’s targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), covering 91% of its total investment and lending activities as of December 2020. Rathbones is classified as a financial institution and is actively working towards these reduction goals to contribute to global climate efforts.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
46,000
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Scope 3
347,000
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000,000

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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.

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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 Rathbones is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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