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The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services. Founded in 1801, LSEG has evolved significantly, becoming a global hub for capital markets and financial services, with major operations across Europe, North America, and Asia.
LSEG offers a diverse range of core products and services, including trading, clearing, and settlement solutions, as well as data and analytics through its subsidiaries like Refinitiv and Quantile. Its unique integration of technology and market expertise positions LSEG as a trusted partner for investors and businesses alike. With a strong market presence, LSEG continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of the global financial landscape.
100
DitchCarbon score
+63 vs industry average
London Stock Exchange Group’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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London Stock Exchange Group's reported carbon emissions
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), a UK-based financial intermediation services provider, reported approximately 444,379,000 kg CO2e in total carbon emissions in 2025. This includes 1,299,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 459,000 kg CO2e (market-based) from Scope 2, and 379,632,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were purchased goods and services (298,596,000 kg CO2e), business travel (20,374,000 kg CO2e), and upstream leased assets (17,878,000 kg CO2e).
LSEG is committed to significant emissions reductions, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Similarly, it targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 2030, also from a 2019 base year. LSEG also commits that 67% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. The company has a long-term ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
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London Stock Exchange Group’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
London Stock Exchange Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy related activities, business travel, a…
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
London Stock Exchange Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
London Stock Exchange Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Behind target50%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
2030 targetSee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
2025 disclosureSee details
Not active
The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Not active
RE 100
2022 targetSee details
Active
Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about London Stock Exchange Group’s sustainability data and climate commitments
For the year 2025, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 444,379,000 kg CO2e. This comprehensive figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3. This level of disclosure indicates a substantial commitment to transparency in reporting its environmental footprint as a financial intermediation services provider.
Data year: 2025
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