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Putnam

Putnam Investments, a prominent player in the asset management industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1937, Putnam has established itself as a trusted provider of investment solutions, catering to a diverse clientele that includes individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of products and services, including mutual funds, retirement plans, and investment management, distinguished by a commitment to research-driven strategies and innovative investment approaches. Putnam's focus on delivering long-term value has earned it a strong market position, recognised for its performance and client-centric philosophy. With a legacy of over eight decades, Putnam continues to adapt to the evolving financial landscape, maintaining its reputation as a leader in the investment management sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Putnam'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.

23

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Putnam's score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Putnam's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Putnam reported a greenhouse gas intensity of approximately 0.20902 kg CO2e per unit of revenue, although specific total emissions figures were not disclosed. The company has not provided data on Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor have they set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of specific emissions data and reduction commitments places Putnam in a context where further transparency and action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate accountability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Putnam'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.

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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. This request for Putnam is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Putnam is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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