Julius Baer
Julius Baer Group, a prominent player in the wealth management industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and has a significant presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1890, the firm has established itself as a leader in private banking, offering tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. The company’s core services include investment management, estate planning, and wealth structuring, distinguished by a client-centric approach and a commitment to personalised service. Julius Baer is renowned for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top private banks globally, and has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Julius Baer continues to set benchmarks in the wealth management sector.
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Julius Baer's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Julius Baer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,030,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,044,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, business travel accounted for about 8,613,000 kg CO2e of the Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the firm disclosed emissions of approximately 9,248,000 kg CO2e globally, with 2,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, indicating a significant reliance on indirect emissions sources. Julius Baer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The firm is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its treasury, lending, and mortgage books by 2050. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has committed to aligning its targets with the 1.5°C climate goal. Their near-term targets include achieving net-zero emissions on operational (Scope 1 and 2) emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Overall, Julius Baer is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a framework for accountability and transparency in its climate commitments.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,784,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 13,311,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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