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.
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.
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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.
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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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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.

