Investec PLC
Investec's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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 Investec's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Investec amounted to 1,287 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 Investec increased by 26.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Investec's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Investec's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Investec were 350 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Investec reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Investec's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 100%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Investec's Scope 1 emissions increased by 695.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Investec's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Investec reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 937 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Investec reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.
What methodology does Investec use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Investec reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
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 2024, Investec reported 1,430,582 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 Investec includes a breakdown across 5 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.
Investec's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Investec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Investec reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,430,582 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0.49% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.51% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Investec reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Investec's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 20,275.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Investec's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 35.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Investec disclose?
In 2024, Investec reported emissions for 5 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 Investec's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Investec's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,422,299 tCOâ‚‚e (99.51%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,504 tCOâ‚‚e (0.46%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 484 tCOâ‚‚e (0.03%)
Investec's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Investec's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Investec reported a total carbon footprint of 1,431,869 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 35.84% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Investec's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.07%.