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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
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Reported emissions
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Robert Walters's reported carbon emissions
Robert Walters, a UK-headquartered company in "Other business services (74)", reported its total carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 2,207,000 kg CO2e. This total includes Scope 1 emissions of about 507,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,096,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 604,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 were business travel (522,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (82,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, Robert Walters's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 2,589,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 563,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1,105,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 921,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, total emissions stood at around 3,198,000 kg CO2e.
Robert Walters is committed to achieving net-zero across its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This long-term net-zero target was set in 2023.
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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
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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