Northern Trust Corp
Northern Trust's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Northern Trust completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Northern Trust has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Northern Trust's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Northern Trust in 2024.
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Northern Trust decreased by 100%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. b
Insights into Northern Trust's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Northern Trust reported 614 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 Northern Trust includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 3 in 2021, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Northern Trust's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Northern Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Northern Trust reported total Scope 3 emissions of 614 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Northern Trust reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Northern Trust's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 96.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2021), Northern Trust's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 80.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Northern Trust disclose?
In 2024, Northern Trust reported emissions for 1 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 Northern Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Northern Trust's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 614 tCO₂e (100%)
Northern Trust's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Northern Trust’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2021, Northern Trust reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,797 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,464 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. b
Northern Trust's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Northern Trust's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2021, Northern Trust reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.14 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. b
Where does Northern Trust rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2021, Northern Trust ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). b
Northern Trust is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. b