- Rising energy costs
- Talent attraction and retention (related to climate change)
- Enhanced carbon reporting obligations
- Acute asset damage from extreme weather
- Climate impact on physical work conditions
- Climate-related cost of living crisis
- Green skills gap
- Client pressure to decarbonize operations
- Climate migration and brain drain
Robert Walters plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Robert Walters plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.1K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 641 tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.1K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.3K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.1K tCO2e
2023
Energy Use
6.2M kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 641 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy use by 5% in London head office lighting through LED lighting and better system control.
- Reduced energy use by 35% in London head office server room by replacing air conditioning equipment.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Helping stakeholders adapt to climate change and the transition to a sustainable economy (by 2025)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2035 in offices where we have control over our energy supply.
- Continue to progress against GHG emissions reduction targets (by 2040)
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net zero by 2040 across scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWorkforce EngagementDiversity, Equity & InclusionEnvironmentalSocialGovernance