St. James's Place Wealth Management, often referred to as SJP, is a leading UK-based financial services company headquartered in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Founded in 1991, SJP has established itself as a prominent player in the wealth management industry, providing tailored financial advice and investment solutions to individuals and businesses across the UK and internationally. The firm offers a diverse range of services, including investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning, distinguished by its commitment to personal service and a network of qualified advisers. With a strong market position, St. James's Place has achieved significant milestones, including substantial growth in assets under management and recognition for its customer service excellence. As a trusted partner in wealth management, SJP continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving financial landscape.
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St Jamess Place's score of 54 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, St. James's Place reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,508,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 572,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 689,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were about 926,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 649,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 198,000 kg CO2e. St. James's Place has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero in its operations (Scope 1) by 2025 and in its investments by 2050. Additionally, the company targets net zero in its supply chain (Scope 3) by 2035. These commitments are part of a broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where they have committed to net zero across all scopes by 2050. The emissions data is sourced directly from St. James's Place plc, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the financial services sector.
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| 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 851,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,836,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 54% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
St Jamess Place 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.
