Public Profile

American Century Investments

American Century Investments, a prominent investment management firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates across key regions globally. Founded in 1958, the company has established itself in the financial services industry, specialising in asset management and investment strategies that cater to a diverse clientele, including individual investors and institutions. With a strong focus on equity, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions, American Century is renowned for its commitment to research-driven investment approaches. The firm distinguishes itself through its unique ownership structure, which supports charitable initiatives and aligns with its long-term investment philosophy. Recognised for its innovative products and strong performance, American Century Investments continues to solidify its position as a leader in the asset management sector, consistently achieving notable milestones in client satisfaction and investment returns.

DitchCarbon Score

How does American Century Investments'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.

3

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

American Century Investments's score of 3 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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American Century Investments's reported carbon emissions

American Century Investments, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available data on its carbon emissions, including specific figures for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of data suggests that the firm may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting practices. As the investment industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, American Century Investments may need to enhance its transparency and set measurable targets to align with global climate goals.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. American Century Investments'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.

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. American Century Investments is headquartered in US, 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.

American Century Investments 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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