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Macquarie

Macquarie Group Limited, commonly known as Macquarie, is a leading global financial services provider headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1969, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Operating primarily in the banking and financial services industry, Macquarie offers a diverse range of services, including asset management, investment banking, and commodities trading. Its unique approach to client solutions and risk management has positioned it as a trusted partner in the financial sector. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, Macquarie has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Australian Securities Exchange. The firm is recognised for its robust market position and commitment to sustainable investment practices, making it a prominent player in the global financial landscape.

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51

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

Macquarie's score of 51 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Macquarie's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Macquarie reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 165,000,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (about 59,164,000 kg CO2e). Scope 1 emissions were recorded at approximately 482,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were not applicable. For the previous year, 2024, Macquarie's emissions included approximately 223,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with Scope 1 emissions at about 392,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 411,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 216,429,000 kg CO2e. Macquarie has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero operational emissions across Scope 1 and 2 by 2025. The company has made significant progress by sourcing 100% of its global electricity consumption from renewable sources in FY2023. Additionally, Macquarie is committed to aligning its investment and management strategies with global net zero emissions by 2040, particularly in areas where it has control or significant influence. These initiatives reflect Macquarie's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
176,870,000
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Scope 2
870,709,000
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Scope 3
668,780,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Macquarie'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 Macquarie is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Macquarie is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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