Julius Baer Group, a prominent player in the wealth management industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and has a significant presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1890, the firm has established itself as a leader in private banking, offering tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. The company’s core services include investment management, estate planning, and wealth structuring, distinguished by a client-centric approach and a commitment to personalised service. Julius Baer is renowned for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top private banks globally, and has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Julius Baer continues to set benchmarks in the wealth management sector.
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In 2024, Julius Baer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,908,630 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and about 11,000,870 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the emissions were about 12,667,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,736,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 805,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 9,126,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% compared to 2019 levels. Julius Baer is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its treasury, lending, and mortgage books by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that the company's emissions reduction strategies are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The organization is actively working to shift its energy sources to renewable options wherever feasible, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 13,087,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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