Charles Schwab Corporation, commonly known as Schwab, is a leading financial services firm headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, Schwab has established itself as a key player in the brokerage and investment industry, with significant operations across major regions in North America. The company offers a diverse range of services, including brokerage, wealth management, and financial advisory, distinguished by its commitment to low-cost investing and customer-centric solutions. Notable milestones include the introduction of online trading, which revolutionised the investment landscape. With a strong market position, Charles Schwab is recognised for its innovative technology and robust platform, catering to both individual investors and institutional clients. Its dedication to transparency and accessibility has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in financial growth.
How does Charles Schwab Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Charles Schwab Corporation's score of 29 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, the Charles Schwab Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 90,599,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Despite the significant emissions, the company has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. There are no climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets disclosed, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are directly reported by The Charles Schwab Corporation. As the company continues to evolve its environmental strategies, further commitments and targets may be anticipated in future reports.
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| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,409,000 |
| Scope 2 | 90,599,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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.
Charles Schwab Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

