Ameriprise Financial Inc
Ameriprise Financial's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ameriprise Financial has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ameriprise Financial's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ameriprise Financial amounted to 26,089 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ameriprise Financial decreased by 5.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Ameriprise Financial's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ameriprise Financial's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ameriprise Financial were 5,435 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Ameriprise Financial reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ameriprise Financial's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ameriprise Financial's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Ameriprise Financial's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,257 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 20,654 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Ameriprise Financial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ameriprise Financial's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 42.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ameriprise Financial's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ameriprise Financial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Ameriprise Financial use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Ameriprise Financial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ameriprise Financial's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported 19,042,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Ameriprise Financial includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,042,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.22% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.78% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Ameriprise Financial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 45,540.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ameriprise Financial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ameriprise Financial disclose?
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 19,000,000 tCO₂e (99.78%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 20,025 tCO₂e (0.11%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 16,434 tCO₂e (0.09%)
Ameriprise Financial's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ameriprise Financial’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,435 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,265 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Ameriprise Financial's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ameriprise Financial's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.21, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Ameriprise Financial rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Ameriprise Financial is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Ameriprise Financial's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ameriprise Financial reported a total carbon footprint of 19,068,321 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.55% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Ameriprise Financial's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.11%.a