Investec PLC
Investec's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Investec 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).
Investec has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Investec's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Investec amounted to 1,151 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Investec decreased by 10.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Investec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Investec's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Investec were 216 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Investec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Investec's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 23.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Investec's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 38.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Investec's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Investec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 935 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Investec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Investec's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Investec 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Investec use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Investec reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Investec's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Investec's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Investec reported 24,171 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 2025 disclosure of Investec includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Investec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Investec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Investec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 24,171 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 36.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 63.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Investec reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Investec's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 244.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Investec's Scope 3 emissions increased by 245.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Investec disclose?
In 2025, Investec reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Investec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Investec's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 15,281 tCO₂e (63.22%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,883 tCO₂e (32.61%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 996 tCO₂e (4.12%)
Investec's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Investec’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Investec reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 216 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,738 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Investec's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Investec's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Investec reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.13 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Investec rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Investec ranked 9 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Investec is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Investec's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Investec reported a total carbon footprint of 25,322 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 205.49% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Investec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.69%. a