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Financial Intermediation
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Russell Investment Group Ltd Sustainability Profile

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Russell Investment Group Ltd., commonly referred to as Russell Investments, is a prominent player in the investment management industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1936, the firm has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in multi-asset solutions, Russell Investments offers a range of services, including investment consulting, portfolio management, and risk management. Their unique approach combines deep market insights with innovative investment strategies, catering to institutional investors and financial intermediaries alike. With a commitment to delivering tailored investment solutions, Russell Investments has achieved notable recognition in the industry, positioning itself as a trusted partner for clients seeking to navigate complex financial landscapes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Russell Investment Group Ltd'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Russell Investment Group Ltd's score of 26 is lower than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Russell Investment Group Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Russell Investment Group Ltd reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,010,792,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 8,018,109,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes around 295,696,000 kg CO2e attributed to investments. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 emissions data. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Russell Investment Group Ltd has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, reflecting the broader corporate family relationship. As a current subsidiary, Russell Investment Group Ltd's climate commitments and performance are aligned with industry standards, yet the lack of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate action efforts.

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2024
Scope 1
1,010,792,000
Scope 2
-
Scope 3
8,018,109,000

How Carbon Intensive is Russell Investment Group Ltd's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Russell Investment Group Ltd's primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Russell Investment Group Ltd's Location?

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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 Russell Investment Group Ltd is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Russell Investment Group Ltd's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Investments" being the primary emissions source at 4% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2024
Investments
4%

Russell Investment Group Ltd'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.

Russell Investment Group Ltd 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
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