Rathbones Group PLC
Rathbones Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Rathbones 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).
Rathbones Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rathbones Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rathbones Group amounted to 1,357 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rathbones Group decreased by 2.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Rathbones Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rathbones Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rathbones Group were 584 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Rathbones Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Rathbones Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rathbones Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Rathbones Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 478 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 773 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Rathbones Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Rathbones Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rathbones Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rathbones Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rathbones Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Rathbones Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Rathbones Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rathbones Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported 22,324 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 2023 disclosure of Rathbones Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Rathbones Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rathbones Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,324 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
Has Rathbones Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Rathbones Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 24.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Rathbones Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rathbones Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rathbones Group disclose?
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported emissions for 8 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 Rathbones Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Rathbones Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 16,842 tCO₂e (75.45%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 3,287 tCO₂e (14.72%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,158 tCO₂e (5.19%)
Rathbones Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rathbones Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 584 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 727 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.8 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Rathbones Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rathbones Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.1, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Rathbones Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Rathbones Group ranked 18 out of 17 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Rathbones Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Rathbones Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Rathbones Group reported a total carbon footprint of 23,681 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.51% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Rathbones Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.26%.a