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Rathbones

Rathbones, officially known as Rathbone Brothers Plc, is a distinguished investment management firm headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1742, the company has a rich heritage and has evolved into a leading player in the wealth management industry, serving clients across the UK and internationally. Specialising in discretionary investment management, Rathbones offers tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. Their commitment to personalised service and a client-centric approach sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong reputation for integrity and performance, Rathbones has achieved significant milestones, including notable growth in assets under management and recognition for excellence in client service. As a trusted partner for individuals, families, and institutions, Rathbones continues to uphold its legacy of delivering exceptional investment solutions.

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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Rathbones's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rathbones's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rathbones Group Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 531,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 36,168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 22,425,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 584,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 773,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 22,425,000 kg CO2e. Rathbones has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. This target encompasses categories 1-14 of Scope 3 emissions, which cover a wide range of indirect emissions associated with their investment and lending activities. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company’s emissions reduction targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their strategies contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Rathbones' portfolio targets cover approximately 91% of its total investment and lending activities, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to managing their carbon footprint.

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Scope 2
46,000
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Scope 3
19,671,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rathbones's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Rathbones is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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