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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Schroders reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,162,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 483,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 380,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 162,089,900 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 21% reduction in GHG emissions at the portfolio level by 2030, with a baseline year of 2021. Furthermore, Schroders is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2040. In the UK, Schroders reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2,366,000 kg CO2e in 2023, reflecting a market-based total of about 625,000 kg CO2e. The company has also established specific intensity reduction targets, including a 20.8% reduction in carbon intensity for Scope 1 by 2025 and a 33.7% reduction in energy intensity for Scope 2 by 2030. Schroders' climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes targets covering 62% of its total investment and lending activities as of 2019. The company is also a participant in the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, reinforcing its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 419,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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