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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Schroders's score of 64 is higher than 99% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 1,021,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, comprising 324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Globally, their emissions included 6,849,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 42,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 42,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, highlighting a significant carbon footprint across their operations. Schroders has committed to ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their portfolio targets cover 62% of total investment and lending activities as of 2019, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Near-term targets are set for 2025 and 2030, demonstrating their proactive approach to climate action. The company is actively working to reduce its carbon intensity, with a reported carbon intensity of 0.052 tonnes CO2e per million USD invested revenue in 2023. Schroders' commitment to sustainability is evident in their ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce emissions, ensuring they contribute positively to global climate goals.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
