Abrdn

Abrdn's reported carbon emissions

Abrdn's carbon emissions in 2025 were approximately 6.7 million kg CO2e. This figure is the sum of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions were about 585,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 285,000 kg CO2e. Significant Scope 3 categories reported for 2025 include investments at approximately 111.7 billion kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services at about 55.2 million kg CO2e. In 2024, Abrdn reported total emissions of approximately 8.3 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 692,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 426,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, total emissions were approximately 9.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 739,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 558,000 kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 contributions in 2023 included business travel at 6,012,000 kg CO2e and employee commute at 1,205,000 kg CO2e. Abrdn's real estate business has committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050 across scopes 1, 2, and 3, aligned with the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) Climate Commitment. Between 2019 and 2023, a reduction of 42% in Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity (by floor area) was observed for funds on a net-zero pathway. Additionally, a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity (by floor area) was achieved from 2019 to 2023. Abrdn conducts annual Scope 3 data collection, utilising industry benchmarks for estimations where direct data is unavailable, with ongoing efforts to enhance the robustness of this dataset. The company is not currently cascading emissions data from a parent or related organisation.