Vanguard
Vanguard Group, commonly referred to as Vanguard, is a leading investment management company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1975, Vanguard has established itself as a pioneer in the mutual fund industry, particularly known for its low-cost index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Vanguard serves millions of investors globally, focusing on long-term investment strategies. Vanguard's core offerings include a diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and retirement solutions, all designed to help investors achieve their financial goals. The company's unique structure, which is owned by its funds and, in turn, by the investors, allows it to prioritise client interests over profit. Recognised for its commitment to low fees and investor education, Vanguard consistently ranks among the largest asset management firms worldwide, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the investment industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Vanguard'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Vanguard's score of 47 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vanguard's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vanguard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,429,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,699,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 30,047,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 52,683,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Vanguard has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. From 2019 to 2023, total emissions decreased from about 111,822,000 kg CO2e to the current figure, reflecting a commitment to improving their carbon footprint. Notably, emissions in 2020 were approximately 64,841,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they further reduced to about 57,205,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend towards lower emissions. Despite these reductions, Vanguard has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,187,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 46,510,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 62,125,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Vanguard is not committed to any 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.
