Australian Ethical Investment

Australian Ethical Investment, operating in the Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67) sector in AU, has reported its carbon emissions for several years. In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 569,600 kg CO2e, primarily comprising Scope 3 emissions. This represented a decrease from the previous year, with 2021 reporting total emissions of around 349,800 kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 449,500 kg CO2e. Earlier data indicates Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 50,200 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 54,700 kg CO2e in 2019, resulting in a combined total of approximately 104,900 kg CO2e for that year. In 2018, total emissions were around 86,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 contributing approximately 50,100 kg CO2e and Scope 3 around 36,500 kg CO2e. For 2017, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at approximately 41,500 kg CO2e.

Australian Ethical Investment has set a significant long-term climate commitment to target its portfolio to be net zero emissions intensive by 2050. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade. These commitments align with its classification as a financial institution committed to net zero emissions and a Base Year 1.5 member.