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Vontobel

Vontobel Holding AG, commonly referred to as Vontobel, is a prominent Swiss financial services firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1924, Vontobel has established itself as a leader in the investment management and private banking sectors, with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including asset management, wealth management, and structured products, distinguished by their innovative approach and commitment to client-centric solutions. Vontobel's reputation for excellence is underscored by its robust market position and notable achievements, such as its recognition for outstanding investment performance and client service. With a focus on sustainable investing and digital transformation, Vontobel continues to adapt to the evolving financial landscape, ensuring it remains a trusted partner for investors worldwide.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Vontobel's score of 62 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vontobel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vontobel reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,248,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 213,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 5,801,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by business travel (4,383,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (4,383,000 kg CO2e). Vontobel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2030, which aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Additionally, the firm targets net-zero emissions in its trading book bond investments by 2050. These commitments reflect Vontobel's proactive approach to sustainability and its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in the financial sector. The company is also on track to achieve a 25% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024, using 2018 as a baseline. This initiative underscores Vontobel's commitment to integrating sustainability into its operations and investment strategies.

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Scope 2
2,244,000
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Scope 3
3,283,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vontobel's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vontobel is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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