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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 2 months ago

Quilter Sustainability Profile

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Quilter plc, a prominent name in the financial services industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK and internationally. Founded in 1770, Quilter has evolved into a leading provider of investment and wealth management solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, financial advisers, and institutions. The company offers a range of core services, including investment management, financial planning, and retirement solutions, distinguished by a commitment to personalised service and innovative investment strategies. Quilter's strong market position is underscored by its significant assets under management and a reputation for excellence in client service. With a rich heritage and a focus on sustainable growth, Quilter continues to set benchmarks in the wealth management sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Quilter's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Quilter's score of 52 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Quilter's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Quilter's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 22,699,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 21,667,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were recorded at about 302,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 399,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 1,031,000 kg CO2e. Quilter has set a target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 emissions by 40% by 2025, aiming to achieve this reduction from a baseline year of 2020. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Quilter is independently reporting its emissions and climate commitments. The company is actively engaged in climate-related financial disclosures, demonstrating transparency in its environmental impact and sustainability efforts.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
273,000
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000,000
000,000
Scope 2
2,446,000
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000,000
000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Quilter's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Quilter's primary industry is Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Quilter's Location?

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

Quilter's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Quilter's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 38% last year and decreased by approximately 68% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
86%
Employee Commuting
9%
Business Travel
4%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Quilter's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Quilter has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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