AJ Bell PLC
AJ Bell's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, AJ Bell completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
AJ Bell has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into AJ Bell's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AJ Bell amounted to 321 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of AJ Bell decreased by 10.58%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
AJ Bell's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AJ Bell's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of AJ Bell were 182 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2023), AJ Bell's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are AJ Bell's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, AJ Bell reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 136 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 139 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has AJ Bell reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), AJ Bell's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that AJ Bell 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does AJ Bell use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, AJ Bell reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
AJ Bell's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into AJ Bell's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, AJ Bell reported 7,103 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of AJ Bell includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
AJ Bell's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are AJ Bell's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, AJ Bell reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,103 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 92.98% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.02% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), AJ Bell's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does AJ Bell disclose?
In 2024, AJ Bell reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of AJ Bell's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to AJ Bell's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,110 tCOâ‚‚e (57.75%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 228 tCOâ‚‚e (11.86%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 202 tCOâ‚‚e (10.51%)
AJ Bell's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into AJ Bell's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, AJ Bell reported a total carbon footprint of 7,424 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.49% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to AJ Bell's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.45%.