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London Stock Exchange Group Sustainability Profile

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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.

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95

Industry Average

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32

Industry Benchmark

London Stock Exchange Group's score of 95 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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London Stock Exchange Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) reported total emissions of approximately 430,398,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,736,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 73,888,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 428,330,000 kg CO2e. For its operations in Great Britain, LSEG's emissions included approximately 283,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 10,307,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. LSEG has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by the same year. Furthermore, LSEG aims for 67% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2026. The Group has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, although it has not yet established a formal, SBTi-approved target for this goal. These initiatives reflect LSEG's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the financial services sector.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
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

How Carbon Intensive is London Stock Exchange Group's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. London Stock Exchange Group's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is London Stock Exchange Group's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for London Stock Exchange Group is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

London Stock Exchange Group's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

London Stock Exchange Group's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 47% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
79%
Business Travel
7%
Upstream Leased Assets
7%
Capital Goods
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Investments
<1%

London Stock Exchange Group's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

London Stock Exchange Group has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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