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Russell Investment Group (UK)

Russell Investment Group (UK), a prominent player in the investment management industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1936, the firm has established itself as a leader in providing innovative investment solutions and advisory services. With a strong presence in key operational regions across Europe, Russell Investment Group focuses on multi-asset investing, portfolio construction, and risk management. The company is renowned for its unique approach to investment strategies, combining deep market insights with advanced technology to deliver tailored solutions for institutional and retail clients. Russell Investment Group's commitment to research-driven investment practices has earned it a notable position in the market, recognised for its expertise in asset allocation and performance optimisation. As a trusted partner, the firm continues to shape the future of investment management in the UK and beyond.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Russell Investment Group (UK)'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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Russell Investment Group (UK)'s score of 26 is lower than 52% 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 (UK)'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Russell Investment Group (UK) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 92,551,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 102,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 997,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for the majority at about 91,452,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of specific climate pledges or commitments suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it has not yet established formal strategies to mitigate its impact on climate change. As a financial services firm, Russell Investment Group operates within an industry increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of developing robust climate commitments in line with global sustainability goals.

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2023
Scope 1
102,000
Scope 2
997,000
Scope 3
91,452,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Russell Investment Group (UK)'s primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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 Russell Investment Group (UK) is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

Russell Investment Group (UK) 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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