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Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 6 days ago

Rathbones Sustainability Profile

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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

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Rathbones's score of 72 is higher than 84% 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 36,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 531,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 35,831,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (17,211,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (2,885,000 kg CO2e). Rathbones has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. This target encompasses categories 1-14 of Scope 3 emissions and is part of their broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, they are committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Rathbones' proactive approach to climate action reflects its commitment to sustainability within the financial sector, covering 91% of its total investment and lending activities as of December 2020.

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Scope 1
344,000
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Scope 2
46,000
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Scope 3
347,000
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000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rathbones's Industry?

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

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

Rathbones'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.

Rathbones has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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