London Stock Exchange Group

London Stock Exchange Group's reported carbon emissions

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is committed to reducing its environmental impact, with a focus on carbon emissions. In 2025, LSEG reported total global emissions of approximately 495 million kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 1.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 459,000 kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling around 379.6 million kg CO2e. The largest contributor to their Scope 3 emissions in 2025 was purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 298.6 million kg CO2e. In 2024, LSEG's total global emissions were approximately 485 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions making up the significant majority at about 409.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 1.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 331,000 kg CO2e. LSEG has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims to halve its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, aligning with a 1.5°C pathway. Their long-term ambition is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. LSEG also has a commitment to ensure that 67% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. Furthermore, LSEG aims to reduce 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 is making progress towards its targets. For Scope 2 (market-based) emissions, they were on track for their 2030 reduction goal in 2022 and 2023. For their broader net-zero ambition by 2040, LSEG has been noted as being on track over a five-year period.