Abrdn
Abrdn, formerly known as Standard Life Aberdeen, is a prominent investment company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1825, Abrdn has evolved into a leading player in the global asset management industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The firm focuses on a diverse range of business areas, including investment management, financial advice, and retirement solutions. Abrdn is renowned for its innovative approach to investment, offering a suite of core products and services that cater to both institutional and retail clients. Its commitment to sustainable investing and technology-driven solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Abrdn has achieved notable milestones, including substantial growth in assets under management and a reputation for delivering long-term value to its clients.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Abrdn'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Abrdn's score of 37 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Abrdn's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Abrdn reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,940,000 kg CO2e, comprising 587,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 807,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 12,509,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. In previous years, Abrdn's emissions have shown significant fluctuations. For instance, in 2022, their total emissions were approximately 13,935,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 776,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,305,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 11,398,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as per the latest data, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Abrdn's emissions data highlights their ongoing efforts to monitor and report on their carbon emissions, although further details on reduction strategies or climate pledges are currently unavailable.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,667,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,376,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 22,107,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Abrdn 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.
