Schroders Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Schroders reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162.8 million kg CO2e, comprising 483,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 380,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 161.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Specifically, Schroders targets a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. In the UK, Schroders' emissions for 2024 were approximately 494,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company is actively working towards its reduction goals and has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, which supports achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Schroders' climate strategy includes a commitment to reduce operational emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, alongside efforts to align its investment portfolio with net zero pathways. The company’s targets are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and cover 62% of its total investment and lending activities as of 2019.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 659,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,229,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,055,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Schroders'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.
Schroders has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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