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Robert Walters
Business ServicesUnited KingdomLSE: RWA.L
Last verified 4 months agorobertwaltersgroup.com
Robert Walters, a leading global recruitment consultancy, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1985, the firm has established itself within the Other Business Services sector, specifically focusing on recruitment solutions across various industries, including finance, technology, and engineering.
Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Robert Walters offers a unique blend of permanent, contract, and interim recruitment services. The company’s extensive market knowledge and tailored approach have positioned it as a trusted partner for both clients and candidates. With numerous awards recognising its excellence in recruitment, Robert Walters continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent player in the global recruitment landscape.
70
DitchCarbon score
+34 vs industry average
Robert Walters’s score of 70 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Robert Walters's reported carbon emissions
Robert Walters, a UK-based business services company, reported total emissions of about 2,207,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This included approximately 507,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,096,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 604,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions in 2025 included 522,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 82,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities.
Looking back, Robert Walters's total emissions have seen fluctuations. In 2024, total emissions were approximately 2,589,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 563,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,105,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 921,000 kg CO2e. This represented a decrease from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 3,198,000 kg CO2e. The highest recorded emissions in the provided data occurred in 2019, with a total of about 4,516,000 kg CO2e.
Robert Walters has set a long-term net-zero target for 2040, aiming to achieve net-zero across Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. The company plans to utilise a decarbonisation framework to reduce carbon emissions as much as possible to meet this commitment.
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Robert Walters’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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