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 51 is higher than 98% 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 2023, Schroders reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 6,849,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 42,820,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 42,820,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change through comprehensive emissions tracking. Schroders has set ambitious long-term targets, committing to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their portfolio targets cover about 62% of total investment and lending activities as of 2019, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their operations contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Near-term targets are also established for 2025 and 2030, demonstrating their proactive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, Schroders has made strides in emissions reduction, with a total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1,021,000 kg CO2e in 2022, down from 1,162,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This indicates a positive trend towards achieving their climate commitments while maintaining operational efficiency.
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Add to project| 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.
