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Russell Investments Sustainability Profile

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Russell Investments, a prominent global investment firm headquartered in the United States, has been a key player in the asset management industry since its founding in 1936. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the firm offers a diverse range of investment solutions tailored to meet the needs of institutional investors and financial intermediaries. Specialising in multi-asset investing, Russell Investments is renowned for its innovative approach to portfolio construction and risk management. The firm’s core services encompass investment consulting, implementation, and asset management, distinguished by a commitment to delivering customised strategies that align with clients' objectives. Recognised for its expertise, Russell Investments has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the investment landscape.

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How does Russell Investments'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.

24

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Russell Investments's score of 24 is lower than 65% 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 Investments's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Russell Investments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,209,000 kg CO2e, comprising 75,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 1,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Despite the significant emissions figures, Russell Investments has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Russell Investment Management, LLC, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their reporting. As a current subsidiary, Russell Investments is part of a broader commitment to sustainability, although specific climate pledges or initiatives have not been detailed. The absence of reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the firm to enhance its climate strategy in alignment with industry standards.

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2021
Scope 1
75,000
Scope 2
1,134,000
Scope 3
-

How Carbon Intensive is Russell Investments's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Russell Investments'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 Investments is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Russell Investments'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 Investments 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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