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Robeco

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Robeco's score of 43 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Robeco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Robeco reported carbon emissions of approximately 190,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, primarily due to mobile combustion, and about 4,249,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from business travel (approximately 2,939,800 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (about 10,900,000 kg CO2e). Robeco has set ambitious interim targets to reduce operational emissions by 35% by 2025, compared to 2019 levels, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment aligns with their participation in the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative and the Dutch Climate Accord, as they work towards a comprehensive decarbonisation strategy with clear targets for 2025 and 2030. Additionally, Robeco aims for net-zero emissions across 100% of its assets under management by 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
470,900
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
4,086,300
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Robeco's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Robeco is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Robeco is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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