Jefferies Financial Group Inc
Jefferies Financial Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group 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).
Jefferies Financial Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Jefferies Financial Group's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Jefferies Financial Group amounted to 14,275 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Jefferies Financial Group increased by 34.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Jefferies Financial Group were 4,223 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Jefferies Financial Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 27.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 71.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,813 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 10,052 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Jefferies Financial Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 23.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.84% in 2022, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Jefferies Financial Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Jefferies Financial Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported 181,375 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 2022 disclosure of Jefferies Financial Group includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 181,375 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 97.48% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.52% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Jefferies Financial Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 349.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 2,525.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Jefferies Financial Group disclose?
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported emissions for 7 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 Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 97,053 tCO₂e (53.51%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 45,044 tCO₂e (24.83%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,507 tCO₂e (13.51%)
Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Jefferies Financial Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,223 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,149 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Jefferies Financial Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Jefferies Financial Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.59 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.3 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Jefferies Financial Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group ranked 17 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Jefferies Financial Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Jefferies Financial Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Jefferies Financial Group reported a total carbon footprint of 195,650 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,018.77% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Jefferies Financial Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.14%. a