- Increase in business travel emissions (154% since 2020)
- Data related to emissions from investments still in development
- Increase in operational footprint due to increased property footprint and employee figures
Rathbones Group Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Rathbones Group Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.7K tCO₂e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 584 tCO₂e/year; Scope 2: 773 tCO₂e/year; Scope 3: 22.3K tCO₂e/year. 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
23.7K tCO₂e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
65%
of total energy
Waste
1.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
8.0M MWh/year
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). | 584 tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 773 tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 22.3K tCO₂e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.7K tCO₂e/year |
| 2022 | 33.2K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 1.2K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 31.48 tCO2e per £1m invested |
| 2019 | 2.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 19 sites (out of 33) using renewable electricity, covering 65% of total consumption (kWh)
- 28.6% reduction in data centre emissions (from 98 to 70 tCO₂e)
- 58% of clients registered on MyRathbones, avoiding paper communication
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% by 2025
- Transition remaining offices to renewable energy by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible InvestmentGovernanceOur PeopleSociety and CommunitiesEnvironmental Impact