As of 2025, Aberdeen Group has disclosed 8 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 5 absolute reduction targets and 3 intensity-based targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Aberdeen Group's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -50%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total Combustion, Scope 1 - Fugitive | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -50%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 2 - Electricity, Scope 2 - Heat | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -60%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -72%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -85%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | -50%a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Weighted Average Carbon Intensity / Portfolio Companies (WACI) | -50%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | -50%a | 2030 |
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As of 2025, Aberdeen Group has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, Aberdeen Group has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Aberdeen Group's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 85% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 9,736 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018.a
As of 2025, Aberdeen Group is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 96.79% of the planned reduction.a
As of 2025, Aberdeen Group has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Aberdeen Group's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 72% by 2025, compared to a baseline of 22,482 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018.a
Aberdeen Group has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2025 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a
As of 2025, Aberdeen Group has set a target to reduce its total carbon footprint, specifically those from Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 sources.a
Aberdeen Group's most ambitious carbon footprint target is to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a baseline of 32,218 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018, by 50% by 2025.a
Aberdeen Group has already surpassed its total carbon footprint reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2025 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a