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Financial Intermediation
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updated 2 months ago

abrdn Investment Management Limited Sustainability Profile

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abrdn Investment Management Limited, formerly known as Standard Life Investments, is a prominent asset management firm headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1825, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including its rebranding to abrdn in 2021. Operating primarily in the investment management industry, abrdn focuses on delivering innovative solutions across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and real estate. Its unique approach combines deep market insights with a commitment to sustainable investing, positioning the firm as a leader in responsible asset management. With a strong presence in major operational regions such as Europe, North America, and Asia, abrdn has garnered recognition for its robust investment strategies and client-centric services, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for institutional and retail investors alike.

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How does abrdn Investment Management Limited'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.

27

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

abrdn Investment Management Limited's score of 27 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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abrdn Investment Management Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, abrdn Investment Management Limited reported its carbon emissions data, focusing on its weighted average carbon intensity (WACI) for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The WACI for corporate emissions stands at approximately 0.00008622 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, while for real estate emissions, it is about 3.4 kg CO2e per square metre. However, specific total emissions figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 were not disclosed. As of now, abrdn Investment Management Limited has not set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is a current subsidiary of abrdn plc, which may influence its climate strategies and reporting. Overall, while abrdn Investment Management Limited has provided some insights into its carbon intensity metrics, it lacks comprehensive emissions data and formal commitments to reduction targets at this time.

How Carbon Intensive is abrdn Investment Management Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. abrdn Investment Management Limited's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is abrdn Investment Management Limited's Location?

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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 abrdn Investment Management Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

abrdn Investment Management Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

abrdn Investment Management Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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