Robert Half International Inc., commonly known as Robert Half, is a leading global staffing firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1948, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the recruitment of accounting, finance, IT, legal, and administrative professionals, Robert Half is renowned for its commitment to connecting top talent with businesses in need. With a focus on temporary, permanent, and project-based staffing solutions, Robert Half distinguishes itself through its extensive industry expertise and personalised service. The firm has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune magazine. As a pioneer in the staffing industry, Robert Half continues to set the standard for excellence in recruitment and workforce management.
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In 2024, Robert Half reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 93.1 million kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions totalled about 3.2 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.8 million kg CO2e. The most significant contribution came from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 83.9 million kg CO2e. Robert Half has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 62% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to business travel and employee commuting per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Robert Half aims for 50% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets by 2027. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,754,870 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,107,810 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
ROBERT HALF's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 14% last year and increased by approximately 153% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
ROBERT HALF 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.


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