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Charles Schwab Corporation, commonly known as Schwab, is a distinguished American financial services company headquartered in the US. Established in 1971, it played a pivotal role in democratising investing by pioneering discount brokerage services, making financial markets more accessible.
Operating primarily within the financial services sector, Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading provider of services auxiliary to financial intermediation. Its core offerings include comprehensive retail brokerage, wealth management, financial advisory services, and banking solutions, all designed to empower clients.
A key differentiator is Schwab's client-centric approach, coupled with its commitment to low-cost investing and robust digital platforms. The firm delivers personalised financial planning and asset management to individual investors and institutions alike.
As one of the largest investment services firms globally, Schwab continues to innovate in wealth management and retirement planning. It remains dedicated to helping millions achieve their financial goals through trusted advice and a broad range of investment tools.
-13 vs industry average
Charles Schwab Corporation’s score of 24 is lower than 28% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
As of 2022, Charles Schwab Corporation reported Scope 1 emissions of 8,409,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 90,599,000 kg CO2e. There is no publicly available Scope 3 emissions data for 2022. The company, operating in the Services auxiliary to financial intermediation industry in the US, has not yet disclosed any specific emissions reduction targets, such as those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor has it signed The Climate Pledge.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Charles Schwab Corporation yet.
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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