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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
US
updated a month ago

Stifel Financial Corp Sustainability Profile

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Stifel Financial Corp., commonly referred to as Stifel, is a prominent financial services firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1890, Stifel has established itself as a key player in the investment banking, wealth management, and institutional brokerage sectors, with a strong presence across major operational regions including the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast. The firm offers a diverse range of core services, including equity research, asset management, and financial advisory, distinguished by its commitment to client-centric solutions and personalised service. Stifel's notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top investment banks in the U.S., reflecting its robust market position and reputation for excellence in the financial industry. With a rich history and a focus on innovation, Stifel continues to adapt to the evolving financial landscape while maintaining its dedication to client success.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Stifel Financial Corp's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Stifel Financial Corp's score of 25 is lower than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Stifel Financial Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Stifel Financial Corp, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 sources, with an additional 21,150,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from business travel. This data highlights the company's significant reliance on travel-related emissions, which are a common challenge in the financial services sector. Currently, Stifel does not have publicly disclosed reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of specific reduction initiatives indicates a potential area for growth in their sustainability strategy. As of now, Stifel's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all reported figures are directly sourced from Stifel Financial Corp. The company’s focus on addressing its carbon footprint will be crucial as it navigates the increasing demand for corporate responsibility in climate action.

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2021
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
21,150,000

How Carbon Intensive is Stifel Financial Corp's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stifel Financial Corp's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Stifel Financial Corp'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 Stifel Financial Corp is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Stifel Financial Corp's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Business Travel
100%

Stifel Financial Corp'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.

Stifel Financial Corp has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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