- Supply chain emissions.
- Partnership emissions.
- Maintaining client confidence during market volatility.
- Keeping pace with evolving climate-related regulations and legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Potential for legal action related to climate change commitments.
- Increased business travel emissions.
St. James’s Place plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, St. James’s Place plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.6 million tCO2e/year (estimated Group footprint). By scope: Scope 1: 572 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 689 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 11.2K 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
13.6 million tCO2e/year (estimated Group footprint)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (sole-occupied offices)
of total energy
📊 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). | 572 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 689 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.2K 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 | 13.6 million tCO2e/year (estimated Group footprint) |
| 2022 | 10.9K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2012 | 4.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 5% and gas consumption by 7% compared to the previous year.
- 100% of electricity supplied to sole-occupied offices is from renewable sources.
- 89% of company cars are now electric or hybrid.
- Exceeded 25% reduction target for portfolio carbon intensity by 2025 (achieved 43.8% reduction).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Climate positive in operations by 2025
- Reduce Scope 1 emissions by a further 50% by 2025 (base year 2018)
- Eliminate Scope 2 (market-based) emissions by 2025
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2025 (base year 2018)
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero in supply chain by 2035
- Support Partners to become net zero by 2035
- Set new interim target for investment portfolio carbon intensity reduction by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero in investments by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResponsible Investment