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Dimensional Fund Advisors, often referred to as DFA, is a prominent player in the financial services sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, the firm has established itself within the "Other business services" industry, focusing on investment management and financial advisory services. With a commitment to evidence-based investing, Dimensional offers a range of unique products, including equity and fixed-income strategies, designed to enhance client portfolios.
The firm operates globally, with significant presence in major financial markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. Notable for its innovative approach to asset management, Dimensional has achieved recognition for its strong performance and client-centric philosophy. With a history marked by key milestones, DFA continues to lead in the investment landscape, providing tailored solutions that align with the evolving needs of investors.
33
DitchCarbon score
-3 vs industry average
Dimensional Fund Advisors’s score of 33 is higher than 50% 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
Very Low
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dimensional Fund Advisors's reported carbon emissions
Dimensional Fund Advisors, an investment management firm in the US, reported approximately 129,000,000,000 kg CO2e for its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2022. This data is inherited from its parent company, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
Dimensional Fund Advisors has set ambitious near-term climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 levels by 2025. Furthermore, it has a target to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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