Vanguard
Vanguard Group, commonly referred to as Vanguard, is a leading investment management company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1975, Vanguard has established itself as a pioneer in the mutual fund industry, particularly known for its low-cost index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Vanguard serves millions of investors globally, focusing on long-term investment strategies. Vanguard's core offerings include a diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and retirement solutions, all designed to help investors achieve their financial goals. The company's unique structure, which is owned by its funds and, in turn, by the investors, allows it to prioritise client interests over profit. Recognised for its commitment to low fees and investor education, Vanguard consistently ranks among the largest asset management firms worldwide, solidifying its position as a trusted leader in the investment industry.
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Vanguard's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Vanguard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 96,881,000 kg CO2e, comprising 63,781,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 33,110,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 85,429,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,699,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 30,047,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 52,683,000 kg CO2e. Vanguard has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% across Scope 1, 2, and select Scope 3 emissions by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Over the past few years, Vanguard's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions in 2022 at approximately 83,435,000 kg CO2e and in 2021 at about 57,205,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting. Vanguard's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint are crucial in the context of global climate commitments, as the financial sector increasingly prioritises sustainability and responsible investment practices.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,187,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 46,510,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 62,125,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Vanguard 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.
