- Navigating evolving ESG and DEI landscapes and addressing criticisms of these initiatives.
- Expanding Scope 3 emissions accounting.
- Increasing ethnic and racial diversity at Jefferies.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 4.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 10.1K tCO2e/year (location-based) 1813 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 196.3K tCO2e/year (location-based). 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.
Renewable Energy
100% of total energy use (through EAC purchases)
of total energy
Energy Use
24.8K 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). | 4.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.1K tCO2e/year (location-based) 1813 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 196.3K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 mtCO2e (net, after offsets) |
| 2020 | 11.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & Location-Based Scope 2) / 9745 tCO2e (Scope 1 & Market-Based Scope 2) in 2019 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Expanded GHG inventory to include several Scope 3 categories.
- Improved the quality of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessment using new software and third-party consultants.
- Purchased Green-e Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to address emissions associated with grid electricity.
- Purchased carbon offsets from renewable solar installations in India certified by Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Set emissions reduction targets and pursue 100% renewable electricity goal.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)GovernanceSocial ResponsibilityEnvironmental StewardshipSustainable Finance