In 2026, Investec PLC 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).
However, Investec PLC has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 210a | 216a | 3,101b | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 5,625a | 2,860,440a | 3,085,252a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0.0724a | 0.0775a | 1.2134b |
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In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Investec PLC amounted to 1,516 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).a
Compared to 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Investec PLC increased by 31.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Investec PLC were 210 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, Investec PLC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 20%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2025), Investec PLC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2026, Investec PLC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,306 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2025), Investec PLC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 39.68% in 2026, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
In 2026, Investec PLC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
In 2026, Investec PLC reported 5,625 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2026 disclosure of Investec PLC includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 1 in 2025, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
In 2026, Investec PLC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,625 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2020, Investec PLC's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 19.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2025), Investec PLC's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 99.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2026, Investec PLC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 210 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,901 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.07 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2026, Investec PLC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.28, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2026, Investec PLC ranked 5 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Investec PLC among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2026, Investec PLC reported a total carbon footprint of 7,141 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 99.75% decrease compared to 2025, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Investec PLC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.77% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.29%.a