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Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a prominent global asset management firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates across key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself within the investment management industry, focusing on a diverse range of services such as equities, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions. With a commitment to delivering innovative investment strategies, Columbia Threadneedle stands out through its rigorous research and client-centric approach. The firm has garnered recognition for its strong performance and robust risk management practices, positioning itself as a trusted partner for institutional and retail investors alike. Notable achievements include significant growth in assets under management and a reputation for excellence in investment solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Columbia Threadneedle Investments's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Columbia Threadneedle Investments's score of 43 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Columbia Threadneedle Investments's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Columbia Threadneedle Investments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 506,000 kg CO2e, comprising 206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 25,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 580,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 250,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 30,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 300,000 kg CO2e. Columbia Threadneedle has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The firm’s emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
250,000
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Scope 2
30,000
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Scope 3
300,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Columbia Threadneedle Investments's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Columbia Threadneedle Investments is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Columbia Threadneedle Investments is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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