The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), headquartered in London, GB, is a leading global financial markets infrastructure provider. Founded in 1801, LSEG has evolved significantly, becoming a pivotal player in the financial services industry, with major operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. LSEG offers a diverse range of products and services, including trading, clearing, and settlement solutions, as well as data and analytics through its subsidiaries, such as Refinitiv and Quantile. Its unique position in the market is bolstered by its commitment to innovation and technology, enabling clients to navigate complex financial landscapes effectively. Recognised for its robust market position, LSEG continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for investors and institutions worldwide.
How does London Stock Exchange Group'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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London Stock Exchange Group's score of 92 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,313,000 kg CO2e from its operations in Great Britain. This figure includes 283,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 10,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (location-based). Notably, LSEG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Globally, LSEG's total emissions for 2024 reached approximately 430,398,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,736,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 73,888,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 428,330,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 50% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. LSEG's reduction targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment that 67% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives reflect LSEG's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the financial services sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,094,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,809,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,318,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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London Stock Exchange Group is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
