Schroders PLC
Schroders's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Schroders 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).
Schroders has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Schroders's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Schroders amounted to 4,162 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 Schroders decreased by 5.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Schroders's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Schroders's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Schroders were 483 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Schroders reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Schroders's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 56.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Schroders's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 26.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Schroders's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Schroders reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 30 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,679 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Schroders reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Schroders's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 35.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Schroders's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Schroders 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Schroders use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Schroders reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Schroders's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Schroders's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Schroders reported 160,061,948 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 Schroders includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Schroders's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Schroders's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Schroders reported total Scope 3 emissions of 160,061,948 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 0.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Schroders reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Schroders's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 38.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Schroders's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Schroders 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Schroders disclose?
In 2024, Schroders reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Schroders's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Schroders's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 159,900,000 tCO₂e (99.9%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 141,227 tCO₂e (0.09%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 13,386 tCO₂e (0.01%)
Schroders's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Schroders’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Schroders reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 483 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,727 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Schroders's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Schroders's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Schroders reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.13 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.08 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Schroders rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Schroders ranked 13 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Schroders is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Schroders's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Schroders reported a total carbon footprint of 160,066,110 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.97% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Schroders's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 100% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0%. a