Close Brothers Group plc, commonly known as Close Brothers, is a prominent financial services company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1878, the firm has built a strong reputation in the banking and investment sectors, with significant operations across the UK and Ireland.
Specialising in lending, asset management, and securities trading, Close Brothers offers a range of unique financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses and individuals. Their commitment to customer service and expertise has positioned them as a trusted partner in the financial industry.
With a history marked by resilience and innovation, Close Brothers has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth and a strong market presence. Their dedication to providing bespoke financial services continues to set them apart in a competitive landscape.
+55 vs industry average
Close Brothers’s score of 90 is higher than 95% 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 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Close Brothers's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Close Brothers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 359,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 32.9 million kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a notable achievement of a 54.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019, demonstrating significant progress towards their goal of becoming operationally net zero by 2030. Close Brothers has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve a net zero company car fleet by 2025 and to align their lending and investment portfolios with net zero pathways by 2050. They have also committed to becoming operationally net zero for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a 20% reduction in these emissions targeted for 2025. These initiatives are part of their broader strategy to support sustainability efforts across their operations and supply chain. The emissions data is sourced directly from Close Brothers Group plc, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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Close Brothers’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
10 goals2030
54.7% reduction in all scopes
We have now achieved a reduction of 54.7% in our Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019 under a market-based approach, which demonstrates good p…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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