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Franklin Resources

Franklin Resources, commonly known as Franklin Templeton, is a leading global investment management firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Specialising in investment solutions, Franklin Templeton offers a diverse range of products and services, including mutual funds, alternative investments, and customised portfolio management. With a commitment to innovation and client-centric strategies, Franklin Templeton has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its global footprint through strategic acquisitions. The firm is recognised for its expertise in fixed income, equity, and multi-asset strategies, positioning it as a trusted partner for investors seeking tailored financial solutions. As a prominent player in the asset management industry, Franklin Templeton continues to uphold its reputation for delivering value and performance to clients worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Franklin Resources's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

3

Industry Benchmark

Franklin Resources's score of 31 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

85%

Franklin Resources's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Franklin Resources reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11655000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 22096000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 109460000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a significant engagement in tracking and managing their carbon footprint across various scopes of emissions. In 2022, the company did not disclose specific emissions data but reported a GHG emissions intensity ratio for Scope 1 and 2 of about 3.9397e-06 kg CO2e per USD of revenue. In 2021, their emissions were recorded at 6729670 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 23798240 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 14330310 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Franklin Resources has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests that while they are monitoring their emissions, they may need to enhance their strategies to align with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
11,804,000
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Scope 2
29,926,980
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00,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Franklin Resources's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Franklin Resources is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Franklin Resources is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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