Jefferies Financial Group Inc., commonly known as Jefferies, is a leading global investment banking and capital markets firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1962, Jefferies has established a strong presence in major financial hubs, including New York, London, and Hong Kong, providing a wide range of services across various sectors. Specialising in investment banking, asset management, and capital markets, Jefferies is renowned for its client-centric approach and innovative solutions. The firm offers unique products and services, including equity and debt underwriting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and research, which distinguish it in a competitive landscape. With a commitment to excellence, Jefferies has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide. Its reputation for integrity and performance has solidified its status as a prominent player in the financial services industry.
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Jefferies's score of 25 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Jefferies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 60,360,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 4,223,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 1,813,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 97,053,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services, alongside emissions from business travel and other activities. In the US, Jefferies reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,955,000 kg CO2e in 2020, with no Scope 1 emissions disclosed for that year. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in sustainability efforts. Overall, Jefferies's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,321,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 7,369,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 40,318,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Jefferies is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.