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Close Brothers

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Close Brothers's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Close Brothers's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Close Brothers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,252,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 2,054,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and approximately 525,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 40,252,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and business travel. Close Brothers has made substantial commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve operational net zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, having already achieved a reduction of approximately 54.7% in these emissions since 2019 under a market-based approach. Additionally, they have set a target for their fleet to reach net zero by 2025. The firm has also established a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 across all attributable greenhouse gas emissions from its lending and investment portfolios. These initiatives reflect Close Brothers' commitment to aligning with the Paris Agreement and addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
2,307,000
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Scope 2
2,107,000
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000,000
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Scope 3
224,000
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000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Close Brothers's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Close Brothers is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Close Brothers is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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