William Blair & Company, L.L.C.
William Blair & Company, L.L.C., commonly referred to as William Blair, is a distinguished investment banking and asset management firm headquartered in the United States. Established in 1935, the firm has built a strong reputation in the financial services industry, with a focus on providing tailored solutions in investment banking, equity research, and asset management.
With a significant presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, William Blair serves a diverse clientele ranging from corporations to institutional investors. The firm is renowned for its unique approach to client service, combining deep industry expertise with a commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top investment banks, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence in the financial sector.
-8 vs industry average
William Blair & Company, L.L.C.’s score of 27 is lower than 40% 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
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
William Blair & Company, L.L.C.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, William Blair & Company, L.L.C. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 176,395,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 3 emissions from investments amounting to about 76,618,500 kg CO2e. The company does not disclose Scope 1 emissions data, and its Scope 2 emissions are not separately reported.
In 2022, the firm recorded total emissions of approximately 4,195,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity and heat contributing about 1,386,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel and waste generated in operations accounting for approximately 2,594,000 kg CO2e and 216,000 kg CO2e, respectively.
William Blair has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from the parent organization, William Blair & Company, L.L.C., reflecting its current subsidiary status.
Overall, while William Blair has made strides in reporting its emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies appear to be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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William Blair & Company, L.L.C.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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