ROBERT HALF Sustainability Profile
Robert Half International Inc., commonly known as Robert Half, is a leading global staffing firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1948, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the recruitment of accounting, finance, IT, legal, and administrative professionals, Robert Half is renowned for its commitment to connecting top talent with businesses in need. With a focus on temporary, permanent, and project-based staffing solutions, Robert Half distinguishes itself through its extensive industry expertise and personalised service. The firm has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune magazine. As a pioneer in the staffing industry, Robert Half continues to set the standard for excellence in recruitment and workforce management.
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ROBERT HALF's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Robert Half reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,350,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, primarily from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions amounted to about 3,821,000 kg CO2e, with the majority from purchased electricity. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 85,226,000 kg CO2e, driven largely by purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and business travel. Robert Half has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2032, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 62% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to business travel and employee commuting per full-time equivalent (FTE) within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Robert Half plans for 50% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2027. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,754,870 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,107,810 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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ROBERT HALF's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
ROBERT HALF's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and increased by approximately 157% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.
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ROBERT HALF'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.
ROBERT HALF has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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