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Aj Bell

Aj Bell, officially known as AJ Bell plc, is a prominent player in the UK investment and savings industry, headquartered in Manchester, GB. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leading provider of investment platforms and stockbroking services, catering to both individual investors and financial advisers. With a focus on innovation, Aj Bell offers a range of core products, including its award-winning investment platform, AJ Bell Youinvest, and its pension solutions, which stand out for their user-friendly interface and competitive pricing. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2018, solidifying its market position as one of the UK's largest investment platforms. Recognised for its commitment to customer service and technological advancement, Aj Bell continues to shape the investment landscape, making it a trusted choice for investors across the nation.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Aj Bell's score of 61 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Aj Bell's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, AJ Bell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,190,000 kg CO2e, comprising 223,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,732,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 10,476,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in overall emissions. AJ Bell's emissions data reveals a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they committed to any science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction. Overall, AJ Bell's climate commitments and emissions management strategies remain unclear, as they have not outlined any formal reduction initiatives or pledges to address their carbon emissions.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
12,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
5,000
000,000
000,000
0,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
264,000
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aj Bell's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Aj Bell is headquartered in GB, 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.

Aj Bell 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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