Polar Capital Holdings PLC
Polar Capital Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings 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).
Polar Capital Holdings 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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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.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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. | 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. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Polar Capital Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Polar Capital Holdings amounted to 95 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 Polar Capital Holdings decreased by 17.39%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Polar Capital Holdings were 37 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 39.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 58 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Polar Capital Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Polar Capital Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Polar Capital Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Polar Capital Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings reported 904 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 Polar Capital Holdings 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
Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 904 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Polar Capital Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Polar Capital Holdings disclose?
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings 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 Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 716 tCO₂e (79.2%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 98 tCO₂e (10.84%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 58 tCO₂e (6.42%)
Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Polar Capital Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 287 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Polar Capital Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Polar Capital Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.13 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 Polar Capital Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings ranked 10 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Polar Capital Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Polar Capital Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Polar Capital Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 999 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.15% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Polar Capital Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.81%. a