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LCH Limited Sustainability Profile

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LCH Limited, a leading provider of clearing and risk management services, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across major financial centres globally. Founded in 1986, LCH has established itself as a pivotal player in the financial services industry, particularly in the areas of derivatives and fixed income clearing. The company offers a range of core services, including central counterparty clearing, which enhances market stability and reduces counterparty risk. LCH's innovative technology and robust risk management frameworks set it apart from competitors, ensuring efficient and secure transactions for its clients. With a strong market position, LCH Limited has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its services to cover a diverse array of asset classes. Its commitment to excellence and regulatory compliance has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the global financial landscape.

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89

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

LCH Limited's score of 89 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LCH Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from London Stock Exchange Group plc

LCH Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group plc, which cascades its climate commitments and initiatives down to LCH Limited. As part of its climate strategy, LCH Limited aligns with the sustainability goals set by its parent organization, London Stock Exchange Group plc, which is actively engaged in various climate initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, RE100, and the Race to Zero campaign. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for LCH Limited have not been disclosed. In summary, while LCH Limited does not provide its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is integrated into the broader climate commitments of the London Stock Exchange Group plc, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate action at the corporate family level.

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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 LCH Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LCH Limited's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is LCH Limited'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 LCH Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

LCH Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

LCH Limited'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%

LCH Limited'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.

LCH Limited 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.

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

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