Robeco, officially known as Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., is a prominent asset management firm headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1929, Robeco has established itself as a leader in sustainable investing, with a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and North America. The firm specialises in a range of investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions, distinguished by its commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment processes. With a rich history marked by innovation, Robeco has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first asset managers to adopt a responsible investment approach. Its core offerings, including quantitative and fundamental investment strategies, set it apart in a competitive market. Renowned for its expertise in sustainable finance, Robeco continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for institutional and retail investors worldwide.
How does Robeco'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.
Mean score of companies in the 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.
Robeco's score of 28 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Robeco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,249,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion at about 190,100 kg CO2e and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,249,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes business travel (approximately 2,939,800 kg CO2e) and employee commute (about 162,400 kg CO2e). In 2022, Robeco's total emissions were approximately 3,244,800 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 236,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions around 620,900 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 3,187,500 kg CO2e, highlighting the company's reliance on upstream activities. Robeco has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across various scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while they are tracking emissions, they may still be in the process of establishing formal commitments to reduce their carbon footprint.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | 470,900 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 4,086,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Robeco is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.