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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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London Stock Exchange Group's reported carbon emissions
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), a UK-based financial intermediation services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 449.2 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 1.299 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 459,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 379.632 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2024, their total emissions were approximately 411.478 million kg CO2e, comprising 1.736 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 331,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2 market-based), and 409.411 million kg CO2e (Scope 3).
LSEG has set several ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to halve emissions from its operations by 2030, with an ambition to achieve net-zero by 2040. They have set Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. LSEG also aims for 67% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2026.
According to the latest data from 2024, LSEG aims for an absolute reduction in Scope 1 GHG emissions of 20% and an absolute reduction in Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions of 97% from a 2019 baseline.
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London Stock Exchange Group’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
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. London Stock Excha…
On track50%
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
London Stock Exchange Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. London Stock Excha…
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. London Stock Excha…
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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Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
2022 targetSee details
Active
Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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