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Ameriprise Financial Sustainability Profile

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Ameriprise Financial, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading financial services firm that has been empowering clients since its founding in 1894. With a strong presence across major operational regions, Ameriprise offers a comprehensive range of services, including financial planning, asset management, and insurance solutions. The company is renowned for its personalised approach to wealth management, helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals through tailored strategies. Notable achievements include a robust market position, consistently ranking among the top firms in the financial advisory sector. Ameriprise's commitment to client-centric service and innovative financial products sets it apart in a competitive industry, making it a trusted partner for those seeking financial security and growth.

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How does Ameriprise Financial'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.

37

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

Ameriprise Financial's score of 37 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

57%

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Ameriprise Financial's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ameriprise Financial reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 38,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 13,873,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 43,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include significant contributions from business travel (17,954,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (13,562,000 kg CO2e). From 2019 to 2021, Ameriprise achieved a notable reduction of 27% in total GHG emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. This commitment to reducing emissions reflects the company's proactive approach to climate change and sustainability. The emissions data is sourced directly from Ameriprise Financial, Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. The company continues to focus on enhancing its climate commitments and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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202020212022
Scope 1
6,142,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,353,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
14,205,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ameriprise Financial's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Ameriprise Financial'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 Ameriprise Financial is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 208% last year and increased by approximately 188% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 66% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
44%
Employee Commuting
33%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
23%

Ameriprise Financial'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.

Ameriprise Financial 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
Reduction Actions

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