Schroders, officially known as Schroders plc, is a leading global asset management company headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1804, Schroders has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The firm specialises in a diverse range of investment solutions, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives, catering to both institutional and retail clients. With a commitment to sustainable investing, Schroders has been at the forefront of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment processes. The company is recognised for its innovative approach and has achieved notable milestones, such as managing over £700 billion in assets. As a trusted partner in the financial industry, Schroders continues to enhance its market position through a focus on performance and client-centric solutions.
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In 2023, Schroders reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 53,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 691,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 52,762,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were around 6,849,000 kg CO2e. Schroders has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at the portfolio level by 2030, relative to 2021 levels. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2040. For Scope 1 and 2 emissions specifically, Schroders targets a 46% reduction by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. In terms of intensity targets, Schroders aims for a 40.1% reduction in carbon intensity for Scope 1 and a 33.7% reduction in energy intensity for Scope 2 by 2030. The company has also joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, reinforcing its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. These initiatives reflect Schroders' proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 419,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,392,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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