London Stock Exchange

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is London Stock Exchange doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 45

The London Stock Exchange has a DitchCarbon Score of 45 out of 100, indicating moderate performance in sustainability efforts. This score reflects the company’s current carbon intensity, suggesting there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would denote stronger commitment and results in lowering carbon intensity and enhancing sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

Very low

Low

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Very high

The London Stock Exchange is part of the finance sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

Low

Medium

High

Very high

The London Stock Exchange operates in the United Kingdom, which has a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental context supports the exchange’s sustainability efforts by reducing its carbon footprint through location-based advantages.

The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

5.83%

...this company is doing 5.83% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1801, the London Stock Exchange is a preeminent institution in the finance sector located in London, UK. It serves as a global hub for nearly 2,500 companies from over 90 countries, with a market capitalization of around £4.4 trillion. The exchange offers diverse services including equity, debt, and exchange-traded products on its Main Market and AIM, as well as trading interfaces like ORB, and comprehensive data services.

Good news, London Stock Exchange has embraced SBTi commitments

London Stock Exchange has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from both direct operations and purchased energy. These targets align with the ambitious goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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