Schroders
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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Schroders's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Schroders's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Schroders reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,849,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 42,820,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined reached around 49,669,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 42,820,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the extensive impact of their operations across all scopes. Schroders has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their portfolio targets cover 62% of total investment and lending activities as of 2019, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their emissions reductions are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Near-term targets have been established for 2025 and 2030, demonstrating their commitment to immediate action in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Schroders is actively working towards substantial reductions in carbon emissions, with a clear strategy to address their environmental impact and contribute to global climate goals.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 419,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,392,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Schroders is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
