Schroders
Schroders, officially known as Schroders plc, is a leading global asset management company headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1804, Schroders has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The firm specialises in a diverse range of investment solutions, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives, catering to both institutional and retail clients. With a commitment to sustainable investing, Schroders has been at the forefront of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment processes. The company is recognised for its innovative approach and has achieved notable milestones, such as managing over £700 billion in assets. As a trusted partner in the financial industry, Schroders continues to enhance its market position through a focus on performance and client-centric solutions.
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Industry Average
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Schroders's score of 43 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Schroders's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Schroders reported carbon emissions of approximately 10,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined in Great Britain, with a total of 1,021,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. As of 2019, their portfolio targets cover about 62% of total investment and lending activities, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In 2019, Schroders' total emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions reaching approximately 2,408,000 kg CO2e. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Their near-term targets include significant reductions by 2025 and 2030, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices within the financial sector. Overall, Schroders is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions and enhancing its sustainability efforts, reflecting a growing trend among financial institutions to address climate change proactively.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 419,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,392,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Schroders 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.
